A new year-round Brimbank Quick Response Grants Program is now open for applications from not-for-profit organisations, community groups and organisations.
The new program offers two types of grants, Establishment Grants of up to $1,500 and Responsive Grants of up to $2,000
The grants are designed to help deliver projects that improve community health and wellbeing, support life-long learning, encourage sustainable living, and build capacity through partnerships and networks.
Grant applications will be assessed three times a year in February, August and November.
The new grants program is being offered in addition to council’s annual community grants.
The Establishment Grants offer support for new community groups, including new seniors groups that are permanently based in Brimbank. Applicants can be unincorporated at the time of application but must be able to provide evidence of incorporation and public liability insurance in their final grant acquittal report.
Examples of the types of things council might fund include the costs of incorporation and insurance, stationery, materials and equipment to support set–up, promotion and recruitment of new members, and the cost of regular meeting venues.
The Responsive Grants meet emerging community needs across the year. Examples include neighbourhood activations and projects to raise community awareness of issues such as gambling, homelessness, community safety, and more.
Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic Council recognises that needs might not always fit neatly into the annual Community Grant cycle, which is why council will now have the opportunity to so we have the opportunity to distribute funds throughout the year under the Quick Response Grants Program.
“Limiting the amount of these grants to a maximum of $2,000 each allows for a shorter assessment cycle and quicker turnaround time for approval, helping community groups to get their activities, events and projects up and running even faster,” she said.
Brimbank council has reserved $63,000 from the Brimbank Community Grants Program for these year-round grants.
For more details and to apply, visit brimbank.vic.gov.au/quick-response-grants
