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COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2020–2021
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for a grant? Should we include the hire of facilities in
The grants are open to community-based our grant application?
groups and organisations that service the Yes. If you require the hire of a Council-owned
Glen Eira community and are not-for-profit. facility, such as Town Hall rooms, Carnegie
Applicants must also be incorporated, have Library and Community Centre rooms, public
an ABN and hold public liability insurance in a halls, social rooms, recreational facilities and
minimum sum of $20 million. parks, please include it in your grant application.
The hire could include one-off or regular use of
If your group or organisation does not meet the a facility.
eligibility criteria, you can apply for a community
grant by being auspiced by an organisation that Council also offers a separate Facility Hire
does meet them. You will need the organisation Grants Program. You should use this grants
to complete an Auspicing Agreement Form program if you require facility hire for one-off
available at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/grants or occasional use during the year to carry out a
project or activity outside the main grant round.
How much money can we ask for? Community organisations, groups and schools
You can apply for up to $3,000 for a are eligible for these grants. Facility Hire Grants
Community Strengthening Grant and/or up to are in kind grants where Council covers the cost
$10,000 for a Partnership and Events Grant. of Council-owned facility hire.
Note: organisations may apply for more than Facility Hire Grants are open throughout the
one project across the two streams to the year. A cap of $7,500 applies for community
maximum amount of each stream. organisations, groups and schools across any
one year. For more information, contact a
Does a grant include GST? community grants officer on 9524 3333 or
If your group or organisation is registered for visit www.gleneira.vic.gov.au
GST, the grant will include GST.
What do we do if the project fits into
What is the deadline for applications? more than one grant stream?
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 27 April We suggest that you apply to the grant stream
2020. Late applications cannot be received. that provides the best fit and if necessary,
Council’s community grants officers will assist
you with information to help you make this
decision. For more information on Community
Strengthening Grants and Partnership and
Events Grants, please see the Grant Streams Fact
Sheet.
How do we know if the activity or
project will be considered a priority for
funding?
Applications that align with the priorities of
the Community Grants Program will be highly
regarded.
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Council’s priorities for the Program are: Can we request a grant for a project
1. Supporting a strong and safe community that has already started or has been
that connects people and enhances health completed?
and wellbeing. No. Funding will not be awarded for projects
started or completed before 30 June 2020.
2. Improving social, economic and Council will only fund new projects and
environmental sustainability. activities.
3. Promoting diversity, harmony and
inclusiveness. Can we include food in our grant
application?
4. Encouraging gender equity and preventing
family violence. Yes. The purchase of food and drinks may be
funded if this is demonstrated to be integral to
5. Enhancing civic participation through the delivery of a successful project.
engagement, cultural expression and For example, food and drinks may be used as
celebration. part of a community celebration which includes
the sharing of a meal.
6. Delivering events and activities that
contribute to diverse, vibrant and
prosperous public spaces. Can we include information technology
(IT) purchases in our grant application?
Your application must address at least one of Computers and smart personal devices, such as
these priorities. Please take the time to read smartphones and ipads, are ineligible for funding.
these carefully. Other types of IT equipment, such as a digital
Applicants should also be guided by Council’s television screen or electronic whiteboard, may
key plans and strategies. For more information, be considered if the item/s is integral to the
please see the Council Priorities Fact Sheet. delivery of a successful project.
What will not be funded? How do we apply for a grant?
The following items will not be funded: Grant applications must be made online
by completing an application form through
• Applications that seek to make up a shortfall SmartyGrants at gleneira.smartygrants.com.au
due to budget cuts by other levels of You will need access to a computer, the
government. internet and an email address.
• Private exhibitions run by individual artist A new account set-up requires you to use your
and/or exhibitions for the sale of artwork. organisation’s email address as a username and
create a password. Please ensure you record
• Religious services.
your login details. Once registered, you can then
• Prizes and awards. ‘Login’ and start an application.
• Ongoing staff salaries. SmartyGrants allows you to save your progress
and return to your application at a later date
• Capital works projects to Council buildings and to also upload supporting documents.
and properties.
• Computers and smart personal devices.
• Activities and events held in a licensed
gambling venue.
Can we speak to someone regarding our What happens after a grant is awarded?
application? Grant recipients must accept and sign the
Yes, you can attend one of the below drop-in conditions of grants outlined in the Community
sessions. Bookings are not required. Grants Program Guidelines. These conditions
include a requirement to:
Tuesday 10 March 2020, 10am–12pm
Moorleigh Village — Room 19 Chris Koutoumas Wing • Spend the grant funding within the financial
92 Bignell Road, Bentleigh East year it is awarded.
• Spend the grant funding for the purpose it is
Wednesday 11 March 2020, 1pm–3pm awarded.
Caulfield Park Pavilion
280 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North • Acknowledge Council in relevant
publications, promotional material, web
Thursday 19 March 2020, 6pm–8pm pages or media releases by using the
Duncan Mackinnon Reserve Pavilion following statement: ‘Proudly supported by
Corner North and Murrumbeena Roads, Murrumbeena Glen Eira City Council’.
You may also book an appointment with one of • Submit a community grant acquittal form
Council’s community grants officers by phoning at the completion of the community grant
9524 3333. project.
What happens once the application is Does Glen Eira City Council offer any
received? other grants?
You will receive an email acknowledging your Yes. In addition to the Community Grants
application has been submitted. Council’s Program, Council offers the following grant
community grants officers may contact you via programs:
phone or email if further information is required.
Facility Hire Grants — assist community
How do we know if our grant is organisations/groups and schools to undertake
approved? activities that strengthen community participation
Applications will be assessed by Council from in Glen Eira. A list of facilities for hire is available
May 2020. The applications are firstly reviewed at www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/our-city/venues
and then assessed by the Community Grants Senior Citizens Centres Allocation Grants —
Advisory Committee and then approved aims to promote social connection, positive
by Council. All successful and unsuccessful ageing and health and wellbeing outcomes for
applicants will receive a letter during July/August Glen Eira’s older adult community. These grants
2020. are offered by invitation only.
Youth Grants — recognises young people who
have achieved excellence in fields of creative and
performing arts, education, leadership and sport.
Small Grants — aims to respond quickly to
the needs of groups, including urgent and
unexpected events, matching funding from other
sources and trying new ideas and activities.
For more information about these grant
programs, contact Council’s Customer Service
Centre on 9524 3333 or visit
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