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DAREBIN COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM Funding Round 2014/2015 Applications open March 3 rd , 2014 Close April 28th. Funds available 2013/2014 (2014/2015 TBA). Arts & Culture $39,000 Community Support $110,000 Environment $12,000 Sport and Recreation $24,000 Total pool:$185,000.
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DAREBIN COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMFunding Round 2014/2015Applications open March 3rd, 2014Close April 28th
Funds available 2013/2014 (2014/2015 TBA) • Arts & Culture $39,000 • Community Support $110,000 • Environment $12,000 • Sport and Recreation $24,000 Total pool:$185,000
Darebin Community Grants Program Program aims to support proposals that: • Fit with Council’s priorities. • Address a demonstrated need in the community. • Involve partnerships between groups/communities. • Actively work towards social inclusion and equity. • Involve groups with limited funding opportunities. • Involve groups previously not funded. • Foster creative approaches to address community needs and local issues.
What can be funded? • Fees for temporary staff to implement a project/activity i.e. project worker, tutor, trainer, artist, instructor, speaker or labourer • Printing, Advertising, publicity and promotional costs, Translations and Interpreting • Venue or meeting room hire • Materials and other items essential to the project/activity, Equipment hire costs, Transport costs for project or activity participants • Public liability insurance Costs • Entry fees for participants for activities, volunteer support expenses • Costs to support participation of people with a disability in project or activity Whatcannotbe funded? • Programs or projects that are the funding responsibility of other levels of Government • Capital equipment purchases • Outstanding loans or debtors • New building projects, capital works and facility, maintenance projects • Applications by individuals, political organisations and private profit-making organisations • Organisations that have not fulfilled their funding accountabilities related to City of Darebin Community Grants
What type of grants are available? • Annual Cash-Grants ($6,000 maximum) • Annual Venue Hire Subsidy Grants ($6,000 maximum) • Combined Cash-Grants & Venue Hire Subsidy Grants ($6,000 maximum) • Quick Response Cash-Grants and Venue Hire Subsidy Grants
Quick Response Grants • Maximum of $500 cash grant or venue hire • For groups who were unable to apply under the regular grants cycle. • Applications can be submitted any time of the year.
Application process • To be eligible for funding applicants must be a not for profit community group or organisation • Only on-line applications are accepted • Assistance will be provided to groups and organisations that don’t have access to computers or internet. • Neighbourhood Houses can auspice groups
Funding priorities The funding program has three major funding priority areas, which are linked to the Council Plan 2013-2017. Applicants are required in their application to address at least one of the following priority areas: Priority 1. Healthy and Connected Communities Priority 2. Sustainable and Resilient Neighbourhoods Priority 3 .Thriving and Creative Cultures
Priority One: Healthy and Connected Community Proposals that : • Develop programs and activities that support access, inclusion and human rights for all and address racial discrimination. • Provide opportunities to isolated residents to connect socially and physically through active transport, safe and accessible public places. • Promote and support community education and lifelong learning. • Provide support to programs that encourage elderly residents’ participation to physical, social and cultural activities. • Promote and help improve the community’s mental and physical health. • Promote gender equity, prevent violence against women and support the right of women to fully participate in all aspects of community life. • Support activities and programs that encourage participation to competitive and non-competitive sports for all ages and abilities.
Priority Two: Sustainable and Resilient Neighbourhoods Proposals that • Promote and address issues and problems created by climate changes and contribute to environmental sustainability. • Promote sustainable transport and initiatives that achieve good environmental outcomes. • Encourage responsible use of resources and promote composting and recycling. • Educate people on healthy and safe food. • Promote and educate participants to reduce water and energy use or adopt alternative sources of energy • Promote and encourage the establishment of community gardens • Educate young generations to respect and look after the natural environment
Priority Three: Thriving and Creative Culture Proposals that • Celebrate communities’ special days and anniversaries. • Promote community participation in cultural, creative and artistic activities. • Foster inspiration, celebration, innovation and diversity in Darebin’s arts and culture. • Support local arts and culture festivals. • Enhance social, cultural connection and inclusion, pride of place and a sense of belonging.
Venue hire subsidy grants The following nine Council-owned venues are available under the grants program: • Preston Shire and City Halls: 8470 8649 • Northcote Town Hall: 8470 8901 • Intercultural Centre: 8470 9422 • Northcote and Preston Libraries: 8470 8236 • Donald Street and Clyde Street Community Halls: 8470 8397 • Fairfield Community Room:8470 8397 Before applying, intending applicants are required book the venue (contact numbers are provided above) Successful applicants will be granted in-kind support for the hiring costs of venues.
Darebin 2014/2015 Community Grants Program • For further information on the Darebin grants program, please contact the Community Grants Officer, Roberto Malara on 8470 8504. • All information and access to the on-line application form will be available at www.darebin.vic.gov.au/communitygrants from March 3rd 2014
Top tips for Darebin Grant Applications • Get someone to proof read • Make sure it relates to one of Councils priorities • Check your budget adds up/makes sense • Speak to the relevant grant officer BEFORE you apply
Other GRANT OPPORTUNITIES • www.connectingup.org/about • www.dhs.vic.gov.au/about-the-department/funding,-grants-and-tenders • www.adra.org.au/ • www.probonoaustralia.com.au • www.livingvictoria.vic.gov.au/about-living-victoria-fund
Contact details: Rebecca Petit Environmental Education and Promotions Coordinator, 8470- 8307 Rebecca.Petit@darebin.vic.gov.au Questions?