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Grants:
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GrantGuru can empower you and your organisation to locate and make use of grants to fund more local projects.
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Federal Grants
The number of federal grants available are limited in comparison to state level options.
The main community grant fund available is the Stronger Communities Grant whereby applications can be submitted to your local Federal MP.
$150,000 is allocated to each electorate, and a maximum of 20 community organisations can receive a share of the funds per federal electorate.
Each community organisation can receive a minimum of $2500 and a maximum of $20,000.
Grant Connect is another useful federal website in forecasting and applying for grants the Federal government have available.
Majority of grants available fit under federal portfolios such as Aged Care, Indigenous communities, humanities, and medical research, among others.
Community Strengthening Grants
Applications under this stream aim to support projects that:
- build capacity and provide training and development initiatives;
- enhance current localised services;
- provide community-based projects;
- increase social connection and participation in local activities;
- support the delivery of small events (under 250 attendees) that are accessible to the broader Glen Eira community; or
- increase skills, knowledge and leadership in the community.
Partnership and Event Grants
Applications under this stream aim to support projects that:
- support new and existing partnerships to deliver collaborative projects; plan and deliver large festivals or events (more than 250 attendees) that are accessible to the broader Glen Eira community;
- create new and innovative projects;
- deliver services that meet existing and emerging community needs; or
- support civic participation and celebrate diversity in the community.
Ongoing Facility Hire Grants
Assist community organisations/groups and schools to access.
Council facilities where they demonstrate benefit to the Glen Eira community.
Facilities for hire include Town Hall rooms, Carnegie Library and Community Centre rooms, public halls, social rooms, recreational facilities and parks.
Community organisations/groups and schools must contact the relevant Council facilities officer to book the facility on the preferred date and obtain the cost of hire.
Grant applications are submitted online through the SmartyGrants portal.
Ongoing Small Grants
Our Small Grants Program provides not-for-profit groups small grants of up to $1,000 to carry out projects and activities that contribute to the liveability, accessibility, health and safety of Glen Eira.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, with applicants notified of the outcome within eight weeks.
This program provides an ongoing source of small grants that can respond quickly to the needs of groups, including urgent and unexpected events, matching funding from other sources and trying new ideas and activities.
Annual Volunteer Recognition Grant
The Program recognises the important role volunteers play in Glen Eira and celebrates their valuable contributions through their work with a wide variety of community groups and organisations.
Community groups can nominate volunteers in one of the following categories; 500, 1,000 or 2,000 hours of service or 10,20,30,40 or 50 years of continuous voluntary service.
Eligibility to nominate: Organisations must be not-for-profit and provide community-based services that benefit Glen Eira residents. Each organisation can nominate up to 15 volunteers each year. Consent must also be obtained from person being nominated and the individual completing the nomination must be in a position of responsibility.
Council publicly celebrates and thanks nominated volunteers each year during a Community Awards event held during National Volunteer Week, in May.
Citizen of the Year Awards
The Citizen of the Year Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the commitment and contribution of people and community groups that help make a difference to the lives of Glen Eira’s residents and local community. There are four award categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Community Group of the Year
- Sustainability Award
Other Year Round Recognition Awards
Council usually celebrates winners and thanks people nominated across all categories each year during a Community Awards event held during National Volunteer Week, in May.
Local Hero Recognition Program
Provides the opportunity to recognise a person(s) who has displayed a self-sacrificing act of courage and bravery that has significantly impacted the local community or a person(s) life.
Good Neighbour Program
Recognises people who provide support and build relationships with people who live around them so that they feel safe and connected.
Nominations are available for both programs online on an ongoing basis.
Local Hero Recognition Program
Provides the opportunity to recognise a person(s) who has displayed a self-sacrificing act of courage and bravery that has significantly impacted the local community or a person(s) life.
Good Neighbour Program
Recognises people who provide support and build relationships with people who live around them so that they feel safe and connected.
Nominations are available for both programs online on an ongoing basis.
City of Glen Eira
Phone: Service Centre on 9524 3333
Website: https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/about-council/grants-and-recognition
Email: CommunityGrants@gleneira.vic.gov.au or CommunityAwards@gleneira.vic.gov.au
David Southwick MP’s Office
Phone: 03 9527 3866
Email: jordana.akritidis@parliament.vic.gov.au
Website: https://grantguru.com/au/davidsouthwick
