East Gippsland Shire Council: Community Grants Round 2 – Australia

Deadline: 3-Mar-21

The East Gippsland Shire Council is seeking applications for its Community Grants Program Round 2 that provide funding opportunities for East Gippsland based community groups, organisations and in some categories, individuals (artists).

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Through these programs the Shire supports a wide range of services and innovative activities that strengthen communities, encourage environmental sustainability, health and well-being, while fostering cultural diversity, the arts and local economies.

Program Principles

The aim of the Community grants program is to assist in creating an inclusive, healthy, safe and resilient East Gippsland community. The program is underpinned by community strengthening principles. These principles include but are not limited to:

USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity

Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries

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Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG

Small Research Grants for the improvement of education

This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19

Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability

Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists

USD $250,000 to $2 million funding available for each selected partner to address Covid-19 impact in select countries

Funding provided through capital support for community development projects

Endowment Funding of € 25,000 for young people fighting for freedom

Small Grant Fund for protecting endangered animal species

Grant program for transforming women’s lives for hard to fund projects

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Grant Opportunity to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and Future Pandemics

Valuing collaborations and partnerships;
Providing access and equity to ensure a socially inclusive community;
Asset based – building on strengths that exist within our community;
Valuing the environmental sustainability of East Gippsland.
Funding Information

The maximum amount available to apply for is $5,000 and all requested amounts require a dollar for dollar contribution, 50% of which can be in-kind.
Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding, organisation must be able to demonstrate:

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That the project primarily benefits residents and/or service organisations/groups within the East Gippsland Shire.
Incorporation, or have a letter of support from an incorporated organisation willing to support the project under an auspice agreement.
Evidence of financial viability and sound management of the project.
That the project is well planned and achievable within the proposed timeframe.
That the grant proposal is for a specific project/event that does not require recurrent or ongoing funding.
That the project organiser will obtain all written approvals, consent and permits from the relevant authorities and/or stakeholders prior to commencing. Failure to do so will result in the removal of funding support.
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