The objective of the Community Grants Program is to provide an opportunity for community groups and organisations to seek funds for projects and initiatives which align with Council Plan objectives and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing objectives. These grants aim to support community connections, improve community health and wellbeing and social inclusion opportunities across the Shire.
In 2024-2025, there is $50,000 available for a wide range of projects including Arts and Culture projects and Youth Initiatives.
Successful grants for all categories will range from $200-$4000.
Applications close at 4pm Monday 5 August 2024.
The eligibility criteria for Indigo Shire’s Community Grants Program are:
- Applications will be considered only from locally based groups and organisations or those meeting a demonstrated need within the Shire.
- One application per group.
- Preference will be given to applications for projects where funding is not available from other sources (ie. State or Federal funding).
- The group or organisation must be not for profit and membership must be open to or accessible by Indigo Shire residents.
- All applicant organisations must either be incorporated, be auspiced by another group, or become incorporated as a condition of funding.
- Groups must demonstrate a significant contribution in the form of cash, voluntary service, or in-kind support.
- The applicant must have appropriate public liability insurance.
- Applications will not be considered within the following categories:
- Individuals.
- Groups already in receipt of significant support from Council.
- Programs that are considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government.
- Applications by commercial or private organisations.
- Retrospective funding i.e. projects that have already been started or have been completed.
- All funded projects must obtain relevant permits and approvals prior to project commencement.
- Applications received from organisations with outstanding acquittals from previous grant rounds will not be considered.
Indigo Shire Council is committed to working in partnership with local clubs, community groups, committees, and service providers to deliver place-based projects that consider:
- Access and inclusion;
- Child safety;
- Gender equity;
- Cultural awareness
This practice ensures the broad engagement, participation, enjoyment and safety of community members in the program.
The assessment of all Community Grant applications is the responsibility of the Indigo Shire Community Grants and Awards Advisory Committee (ISCGAAC).
ISCGAAC will use the following list of criteria to assess applications to Indigo Shire’s 2024-2025 Community Grants Program.
- The project aligns with the Council Plan priorities
- The project aligns with Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plan
- The project benefits the local community
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