2024/25 Small Community Grants

2. Individuals are not eligible to apply for the Small Community Grants. Only not-for-profit groups and organisations can apply.

3. This Form is for applications for Small Grants Funding  only. The maximum amount available for this grant is  $3,000

4. The main aim of this program is to support projects that:

Fit with the 2021-2025 Council Plan Strategic Directions:

• Strategic Direction 1: Vibrant, Respectful and Connected 
• Strategic Direction 2: Prosperous, Liveable and Flourishing
• Strategic Direction 3: Climate, Green and Sustainable

Projects will also need to :

• Address local priorities through new, innovative and creative approaches.
• Have direct a benefit for Darebin residents.
• Promote active participation of Darebin residents, especially those who have been identified as 'at risk' of exclusion such as people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds, women, young people, older adults, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, Darebin residents on low incomes or experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, recently arrived migrants, refugees, people seeking asylum, LGBTIQA+ people. 
• Build new and/or enhance inter-generational and intercultural partnerships and collaborations between diverse communities.
• Provide an alternative to Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) and reduce the harm associated with EGM use

5. How the Grant Application will be assessed?

Council assesses each application on its merits. Eligible applications will be assessed using the questions and criteria listed below. The percentage weightings are provided as a guide to the importance of each question in the assessment process:

Community need (30%)

• Does the application support the Council Plan Strategic Directions?
• Does the project address the community needs?

Environmental benefit (25%)

• Does the proposal identify the expected outputs and outcomes?
• Is there a clear link between the need, the outcomes and the activities that will be delivered?

Equity and Inclusion (25%)

• Does the proposal engage group/s who are 'at risk' of discrimination or exclusion?
• Does the application address issues of social exclusion or barriers to participation?

Budget and planning (20%)

• Is the application well planned and achievable within the timeframe?
• Does the budget accurately reflect the scope and scale of the application?

6. The maximum funding which can be approved is $3,000.

7.Each year, we receive an increasing number of applications and Council is unable to fund 100% of all projects. As such, applications might be awarded an amount which is less than the amount requested (please refer to the Financial Information section of this application form).

8. Only one small grant application per organisation will be accepted. Eligible applicants may also apply for the venue hire support grant (refer to the 2024/2025 Community Grants Guidelines)

Closing date for applications is Friday 31 May 2024 at 11.59pm (end of day). Late applications cannot be accepted.