2010 Community Grants Program

Council’s Community Grants Program provides financial help and in-kind support for community initiatives and projects that address local needs, build local capacity, strengthen social diversity and enhance the wellbeing of residents in the City of Yarra.

Council received 240 applications for its 2010 Community Grants, which were assessed by Council officers, community panels and full Council.  

Council finalised the recipients of the 2010 Community Grants at its November meeting, awarding $565,832 to 137 different community organisations. The Neighbourhood Justice Centre contributed $66,335 of this amount.

Council also secured external funding for many grant applications that were not successful with Council.

Council will hold a presentation ceremony for all grant recipients at the Richmond Town Hall on Thursday 28 January from 4 - 6pm.

For further information regarding Council’s Community Grants Program, contact Nina Collins, Community Planner - Grants on 9205 5146 or email Nina.Collins@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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Annual Grants Program 2010

What does the Grants Program Support?
Who was eligible to apply?
How did the applicants apply?
Application Forms

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions
Incorporation Information
Forms and Templates
Environmental Impact
How to access other grants
Project Plan and .rtf

What does the Grants Program Support?

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.

Who was Eligible to Apply?

In order to apply for a Community Grant, applicants must:

• Be an incorporated not for profit community group and have an ABN
• Be locally based and/or be applying for a program, service or activity that is of benefit to the Yarra community
• Have acquitted previous City of Yarra grants and have no outstanding debts to the City of Yarra.

Projects also must have a public outcome within the City of Yarra boundaries.

Organisations that are not incorporated are not eligible to apply. They need to find an incorporated organisation that is willing to auspice (sponsor) the application. This organisation will become the applicant. The auspicing group will need to sign the funding agreement with Council and will be responsible for managing the project.

Eligibility Criteria for Individuals

To be eligible for funding for individual Arts Development Sponsorship applicants must reside in and/or maintain a practice within the City of Yarra.

How did the applicants apply?

In applying for a community grant applicants were required to:

• Read the Guidelines and Fact Sheets
• Speak to a Council Officer (see guidelines for contact information)
• Venue Booking - Contact Civic Facilities on 9205 5220
• Acquittal and Eligibility - organisations must complete an acquittal report for previous grants from the City of Yarra to be eligible in 2010
• Complete the Application Form
• Prepare a budget
• Prepare copies of incorporation certificate, financial statements and certificate of current public liability insurance.

Guidelines

Social Support Program Guidelines
Annual Grants 2010 Guidelines

Fact Sheets

Community Development Fact Sheet
Sport and Recreation Fact Sheet
Youth Services Fact Sheet
Arts and Culture Fact Sheet
Environment Fact Sheet
Community Justice Fact Sheet

Environmental Impact

The City of Yarra encourages all applicants to consider incorporating activities that improve the sustainable outcomes of their projects.  Please consider the following points as ways of reducing and reusing your resources.

• Recycled paper and environmentally friendly printing for your publicity
• Sustainable transport maps on promotional material
• Locally produced foods for meals
• Plate washing and the avoidance of unnecessary waste
• Purchasing ‘Green Power’ for all the energy and associated greenhouse gases of you grant activity.

For more information contact Lisa Coffa, Environmental Education Officer on 9205 5730.

Reports and Acquittals

Acquittal Report Form:
If your group or organisation received Yarra Council funding for the 2008 or 2009 Community Grants Program, you are required to submit an acquittal report form after your project is completed. You will need to submit an acquittal form for all previous grants received from Yarra Council 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.
Acquittal Forms and Rtf

Project Variation Request Form:
If you received funding under the 2008 or 2009 Community Grants Program and your project has changed, or is experiencing delays you need to submit a Project Variation Request Form and Rtf

Further information

Nina Collins
Community Planner - Grants
Richmond Town Hall,
333 Bridge Rd, 
Richmond 3121
Telephone 9205 5146
Email Nina.Collins@yarracity.vic.gov.au

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