Partnerships grants
The Community Partnerships Program provides support to locally based not-for-profit organisation to construct or develop facilities promote community participation, health and wellbeing. This program is primarily for projects where the project is of a capital works nature. This grant has a two stage application process. Successful Expressions of Interest (EOI) are then offered to submit a full application to further explain their project and how it aligns with Council Priorities and the selection criteria.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for assistance under the Program, community groups or neighbourhood associations must be:
- based within the municipality of Moreland
- an incorporated association
- able to demonstrate the ability to provide at least 25 per cent of the total project cost in accordance with the funding guidelines in the form of cash, voluntary services or in kind and direct financial contributions
- able to provide supporting data proving that the project is adequately costed (recent quotes for works).
Amounts available
The Council will offer funding to a maximum of $40,000 per project. Applicants are required to contribute at least 25 per cent of the total project costs through cash and in-kind contribution. A Voluntary Labour and In-kind support Information Sheet is included within the applicaiton form.
Projects and activities eligible for funding
Eligible projects and activities could include the following:
- Projects which align with Key Strategic Objectives of Council as listed in the Council Plan
- Projects which are consistent with Local, State and Federal laws
- Projects on Council land will be considered favourably
- Projects that promote greater community access
- Projects that demonstrate multiple benefits, which may include cultural, environmental, heritage, health and wellbeing, social support and community participation outcomes
- Projects that improve or develop program and meeting space, disability access, change facilities for junior or female use and sports surface development
- Projects encouraging interaction of all age groups including joint-use facilities, associated facilities for families and carers e.g. toilets, change rooms, seating, shade etc
- Projects that improve energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, and/or reduced water consumption
- Projects with evidence of land owner approval
- Projects which have been fully costed and include detailed plans, permits and timelines
- Projects which can be completed within 12 months
- Projects with evidence of an appropriately qualified and experienced project manager and use of appropriate tradespeople, ie. Applications which clearly demonstrate the capacity of the applicant to deliver the project
- Projects which demonstrate collaboration between groups that will result in greater use of facilities by community groups
- Projects which are completed on non-Council land will need to demonstrate a commitment and means to ensuring ongoing community access
- Incorporated Associations with evidence of open membership
- Not-for-profit organisations with open membership and audited financial statements
Questions we ask before allocating funding
- Does the application meet the Moreland Community Partnership Grants Program eligibility criteria and the requirements?
- Is it possible to achieve the outcomes proposed in the application?
- Has the applicant demonstrated the capacity to deliver the project?
- Is the application form complete and has all information requested been provided?
- Does the proposed initiative benefit a number of groups in Moreland?
- What other sources of funding or support are currently being received by the applicant?
- Does the application propose an initiative, which will meet an unmet community need?
- Has a representative of the applicant spoken with a relevant Council officer about the application?
- Does the applicant have land owner approval to undertake the proposal?
Application form and guidelines
When to apply
Expressions of interest (EOI) must be submitted to Council at the end of March each year with copies of all supporting documentation.
Ensure you read the Community Grant Program Expression of interst Form and Guidelines before submitting an EOI.
