Community Grants Program: Minor Grants and Major Grants

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Grant Name

Funder

Devonport City Council

Country or Region

Australia

Research Field

Arts and Culture

Community Development or Revitalization

Community or Outreach Programs

Community Services

Cultural Activities

Cultural Heritage

Economic Development

Environmental Conservation

Environmental Sustainability

Health Promotion

Recreation and Leisure Studies

Sports

Deadline

September 30, 2021 (Expired)

Grant Size

Upper $25,000AUD Minor Grants are up to $3,000 and Major Grants are up to $25,000.Co-funding is required for requests over $7,500 (and 50 percent co-funding for equipment purchases).

Contact Info

Community Services Administration Officer grants@devonport.tas.gov.au

Eligibility

Eligibility is open to any not for profit community organisations or association that is legally constituted as an incorporated body or under the auspice of one, that: Operate within the Devonport local government area or can demonstrate the project or program will benefit residents of the Devonport local government area. Have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices. Are able to demonstrate financial viability and competence in project execution. Have no debt to Council or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council which are being met. Have met acquittal conditions for previous Council grants, and For equipment grants, applicants are required to contribute at least 50% towards the cost of the equipment. If a community organisation is not a legal not-for-profit entity or recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a not-for profit type, the application must be auspiced and administered by such a group. Applications cannot be made by: Government agencies or departments of local, state or federal government, Educational, religious or medical organisations, where the application is for the organisation’s core business, Businesses, or Organisations who have previously failed to acquit Council assisted projects in line with the agreed terms.

Description

Council values engaged, resilient and inclusive communities that embrace diversity. The Community Grants Program supports community organisations for one-off projects, events and activities through major and minor grants. Applications for major and minor grants must address specific criteria in one of the following categories: Community Development Community Facilities Cultural Development Cultural Heritage Economic Development Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living Festivals and Events To be eligible for funding, applications must: Demonstrate a purpose that is in the public interest, with significant community need and benefit, Demonstrate strong alignment with Council’s priorities as described in current Council strategies, plans or policy positions. Lower priority is given to: Applicants who have been funded within the previous 12 months, and Projects or events that have previously received Council funding. Eligibility Eligibility is open to any not for profit community organisations or association that is legally constituted as an incorporated body or under the auspice of one, that: Operate within the Devonport local government area or can demonstrate the project or program will benefit residents of the Devonport local government area. Have appropriate insurance and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices. Are able to demonstrate financial viability and competence in project execution. Have no debt to Council or have entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council which are being met. Have met acquittal conditions for previous Council grants, and For equipment grants, applicants are required to contribute at least 50% towards the cost of the equipment. If a community organisation is not a legal not-for-profit entity or recognised by the Australian Taxation Office as a not-for profit type, the application must be auspiced and administered by such a group. Applications cannot be made by: Government agencies or departments of local, state or federal government, Educational, religious or medical organisations, where the application is for the organisation’s core business, Businesses, or Organisations who have previously failed to acquit Council assisted projects in line with the agreed terms.

Website

https://www.devonport.tas.gov.au/live/your-community/grants/major-minor-grants/

Funding resources
Purdue Grant Writing Lab: Introduction to Grant Writing	Open Link
University of Wisconsin Writing Center: Planning and Writing a Grant Proposal	Open Link