Contact Council2009 Community Grants Program
The Community Grants Program supports the valuable work undertaken by a diverse range of not-for-profit community groups and individuals by providing financial and in-kind support for initiatives that address local needs, build local capacity and improve the wellbeing of Yarra residents.
2009 Guidelines
- 2009 Annual Grants Guidelines
- 2009 Emerging Issues Guidelines
- 2009 Investing in Community - Guidelines
- 2009 Social Support Guidelines
Annual Grants Fact Sheets
- 2009 Youth Services Fact Sheet
- 2009 Sport and Recreation Fact Sheet
- 2009 HACC Program Fact Sheet
- 2009 Environment Fact Sheet
- 2009 Community Development Fact Sheet
- 2009 Arts & Culture Fact Sheet
- 2009 Community Justice Grants
Application forms
- Annual Grants 2009 Application Form.rtf | Annual Grants 2009 Application Form
- Arts and Culture 2009 Application Form.rtf| Arts and Culture 2009 Application Form
- Social Support 2009 Application Form E.rtf | Social Support 2009 Application Form E
- Social Support 2009 Application Form D.rtf | Social Support 2009 Application Form D
- Investing In Community 2009 Application Form.rtf | Investing In Community 2009 Application Form
- Emerging Issues 2009 Application Form.rtf | Emerging Issues 2009 Application Form
Annual Grants Program
The Annual Grants Program provides funding for small to medium sized projects, activities and events that respond to the social, cultural, recreational, environmental and economic needs of Yarra residents.
Grants funding is provided under the following categories:
a) Arts and Culture
b) Environment
c) Community Development
d) Sport and Recreation
e) Youth Services
f) Community Justice Grants, and
g) Health and Community Care.
Emerging Issues Program
This Program provides financial assistance for two year projects which address emerging issues in the City of Yarra. Grants are available to not-for-profit organisations only. Council has identified priority areas it wants to address through the Emerging Issues Program 2009 & 2010 and details are available in the Emerging Issues Guidelines.
Investing In Community Program
This Program is intended to support more substantial projects over three years that address major strategic priorities of the City of Yarra. The objectives of the Investing In Community Program are aligned with the key strategic objectives of the Council Plan 2007- 2011.
Further details are available in the Investing In Community Guidelines.
Individual Sports Participation Sponsorship
In 2008 Council also invites applications for Individual Sports Participation Sponsorship grants Application form .rtf [this file can open in MS word] Fact Sheet with the following closing dates:
12 September; and 5 December 2008
2008 Community Grants Program
Yarra Council awarded over $650,000 to 159 local community initiatives and projects in the 2008 Community Grants Program that address community needs, strengthen social diversity and build local capacity to enhance the health and wellbeing of residents in the City of Yarra.
The 2008 Community Grants Program provided funding to not-for-profit community organisations and individuals for activities throughout Yarra across two programs: the Annual Grants Program and the Home and Community Care Program.
The successful grant recipients in the 2008 Annual Grants Program are listed in Successful grant recipients.
The successful grant recipients in the 2008 Home and Community Care Program are listed in Successful grant recipients.
Acquittal Report
If your group or organisation received Yarra Council funding in the 2006/07 grants round, you are required to submit an
Acquittal Form.rtf| Acquittal Form after your project is completed. If you have been successful in the 2008 Community Grants Program, Council must have received an acquittal form for all previous grants before any further funding can be paid. If you are unsure about your organisation or group’s acquittal of previous Yarra Council grants, please contact the Community Planner – Grants on 9205 5555.
Further information
Community Planner - GrantsRichmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Rd,
Richmond 3121
Telephone 9205 5555
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Links
Within this site
Yarra City Council
External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
The Inner North Community Foundation's first grant round is now open!
2008 Commonwealth Bank Foundation Financial Literacy Grants and Local Grants programs
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