Applications for Council’s Community Grants Program 2018/19 open on 1 April 2018, offering grants of up to $5,000.
The Community Grants Program enables community groups to further meet the needs of the wider community in a partnership with Council.
Grants of up to $5,000 are provided on a matched basis with the community group’s contribution provided in-kind or in cash.
Previous successful grant recipients include:
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Redevelopment of the former Scarsdale Railway station site providing a community recreation open space and stopover point along the Ballarat – Skipton Rail Trail
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Replacement of playground equipment at Pioneer Park in Meredith, providing new opportunities for families to build social connections and be physically active
To be eligible to apply, organisations must be:
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Not-for-profit or equivalent
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Incorporated or managed as a Council or Crown Committee
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Have no outstanding projects or evaluations from the Community Grants Program pre 2017/18
Applications close Monday 30 April, 2018 and can be submitted online via www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au/communitygrants
If you would like further information regarding this program please contact Community Development Officer Kim Sykes on 5220 7111 or email [email protected].