COVID-19 Community Funding Program in Australia

Deadline: 13-Sep-21

Applications are now open for COVID-19 Community Funding Program to assist local community organisations in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funding program will enable direct service providers to support the increased number of vulnerable and emerging at-risk communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program will fund projects that directly support physical health and mental wellbeing, social connection and safety of vulnerable and at-risk groups within Lake Macquarie City.

Funding Information

Total funding available $100,000.
Applications can be made for funding up to a maximum of $5,000.
Expected Program Outcome

Through access to timely funding assistance, this grants program will enable direct service providers to provide support to the increased number of vulnerable and emerging at-risk communities within Lake Macquarie City, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grants will also allow service providers to implement targeted programs or activities to address an identified need or issue that has arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Types of activities/projects supported

This program is designed to assist service providers who are supporting vulnerable people within Lake Macquarie City.
Projects that directly support physical health and mental well-being, social connection and safety of vulnerable and at-risk groups will be considered. For example, this could include things like:
Food hamper/meal delivery
Mental health support and counselling services
Emergency welfare support
Health and well-being programs
Community/social connection activities
Provision of health or educational supplies to at-risk communities
Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be a legally constituted not-for-profit organisation, or be auspiced by a legally constituted not-for-profit organisation.
Applicants must demonstrate an increased demand and/or need due to COVID-19.
Applicants must be based and/or operate within Lake Macquarie City and the proposed activity must be undertaken within the City and benefiting the residents of Lake Macquarie City.
Applicants must meet the grant program eligibility criteria and address the program outcome.
Applicants must have relevant insurances.
Programs/activities must be completed by 30 November 2021.
For more information, visit https://www.lakemac.com.au/Our-Council/Grants-and-funding/COVID-19-Community-Funding-Program