Quick Response Grants - Up to $1,000 2024/25

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SECTION A: Information and Eligibility

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Applicants - please note:

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Community Strengthening Grants Guidelines. 

We encourage you to make contact with a Council Officer to discuss your project / event prior to applying. 

Not-for-profit organisations can obtain further tools and resources to assist them at the Institute of Company Directors Australia website.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For assistance with your application, to book a one on one session or if you have inadvertently submitted and need to add or edit information please contact Moira Shire Council, Community Wellbeing, Health and Culture Team on (03) 58719 222.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The Community Strengthening Grants Policy & Guidelines have had significant changes. Please ensure these are referred to and understood prior to commencing your application.

The application form has been updated to include a section on ensuring Council permission has been / is being gained for projects on Council land or facilities. Please do not submit your application unless this permission has been approved / requested.

Assessment Criteria

Grant applications will be assessed on the following criteria;

  • How well the project/event aligns to the aims of the Community Strengthening Grants program.
  • How the proposed project/event meet the needs of the Moira shire community.
  • Who will benefit from the proposed project/event.
  • How the organisation will manage the project/event and considered risks.
  • How well the budget and required quotes are demonstrated.
I understand that my application is to address all of the above criteria.

Confirmation of Eligibility

I confirm that our community organisation:

  • has read and understood the program guidelines - Community Strengthening Grants Manual. 
  • is able to demonstrate alignment between our project and the aims of this program. 
  • is a not-for-profit organisation with open membership to residents in Moira Shire  
  • is incorporated and have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or is auspiced by an incorporated organisation for the purposes of this application.
  • have satisfactorily acquitted any previous grants from Council, or if these are pending have no concern regarding capacity to fully acquit.
  • has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant.
  • does not have our own grant giving program or fundraising program that provides money to finance other organisation's community initiatives. 
  • are compliant with all relevant local laws and Federal and State legislation. 
  • have appropriate management plans in place including risk, project, event and traffic. 
  • have not received funding under the same grant category in the same financial year. 
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