Grants for the Community

YARRA RANGES GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2012.

Applications for the 2012-2013 Grants for Community Program closed on 18 April 2012.

Applications are now being assessed by a panel and all applicants will be advised whether they were successful or not by 15 June 2012.

Successful grants applicants are acknowledged at the Community Grants Awards night on 9 July 2012.

About the Grants Program

The Annual Grants for Community Program has been designed to strengthen communities in Yarra Ranges by fostering active participation in local projects and activities.

One-off funding is provided to support communities to achieve their goals, resulting in tangible outcomes for their communities.

The Yarra Ranges Council grants support initiatives which aim to:

• Meet local needs;
• Encourage the formation of partnerships; and
• Implement solutions to identified issues.

Funding Categories

The three categories within the one-off annual Grants for Community Program are:

• Cultural Development (for organisations & individuals)
• Festivals & Events (for organisations only)
• Community Development  (for organisations only)