Apply for a Capital Development Grant
Capital development grants offer financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations to improve sport and active recreation infrastructure. Funding is provided as a one off grant with the goal of benefiting sporting and recreation groups as well as the general community.
A capital development grant can cover up to 50% of the total project cost but not exceeding $30,000.
Before applying it is critical that you read through all of the grant information below.
Apply for a Capital Development Grant
Grant information
Who is eligible for a capital development grant?
Who Can Apply
- Not-for-profit sporting or active recreation organisations that have a current lease/license or tenancy/JUA agreement with Yarra Ranges Council or recognised government body which the land is managed/maintained by Yarra Rages Council
Who Cannot Apply
- Individuals
- Profit making organisations (Businesses).
- Sport or active recreation organisations without a current lease/license or tenancy/JUA agreement with Yarra Ranges Council on land which is not owned, managed or maintained by Yarra Rages Council.
Eligible Projects
- Improvements to pavilions and club rooms, including kitchens, bathrooms and social space
- Improvements to sporting and recreational facilities
- New infrastructure initiatives to encourage active living
- Projects that reduce risk/improve safety
- Storage improvements
- Fencing,
Priority will be given to projects that address the following objectives:
- Improve opportunities and/or the environment for female participation in sport and recreation
- Improve access for disadvantaged groups (e.g. disability, cultural, low socio-economic) to sport and recreation facilities
- Projects that incorporate sustainability elements in design, materials or outcomes ie. environmental, economic or social
Ineligible Projects
- Maintenance works considered as your organisation/ clubs’ responsibility under the current Tenancy or Lease agreement with Council
- Projects which exclude access to the public or community groups
- Ongoing administration/operational costs
- Works that have already been started or completed
- Sports Lighting Upgrades
- Appliances and/or non-permanent equipment.
Application dates
- Applications open: 9am, Monday 5th June 2023
- Applications close: 11:59pm, Sunday 16th July 2023
- Evaluation process: August 2023 to September 2023
- Projects to be completed: October 2023 to 30 June 2024
Assessment criteria
Capital development grant assessment criteria
| Criteria |
Weighting |
| Clear evidence of demand for the project and the ongoing benefits to community participation |
40% |
| The degree to which the organisation has provided the required project documentation and can demonstrate the ability to deliver the project |
30% |
| Demonstrated increased opportunities for female participation and/or disadvantaged groups |
25% |
| Sustainability elements incorporated in design, materials and outcomes |
5% |
What to include in your application
Mandatory:
- Quotes and/or cost estimates
- Draft plans/design/project details
- Evidence of funds ie. Bank statement or letter from funding provider
- Council’s Project Management Framework
Desired:
- Letters of support
- Current Annual Report or Business plan
What if you're successful?
Council will review applications after 19th July 2023 and notify applicants of the outcome by Mid-October 2023. All applicants will be notified via email.
Payments
- Payments of grants will be done via EFT
- 80% of the monies will be transferred once the above mandatory requirements for Council have been received
- The remaining 20% will be transferred upon competition and inspection of works by Council.
Variations
- Approval for any variation to projects outside of the completion timeframe must be received in writing to be considered by Council.