Grants
The Glenorchy Community Fund (GCF Ltd) offers grants of up to $3,500 each year to help not-for-profit organisations and groups to deliver local projects which enrich community spirit and alleviate social disadvantage in the Glenorchy Municipal area.
Please complete the downloadable form and email it to or post to PO Box 382, Moonah, TAS, 7009
Awards will be handed out at the Annual Dinner on 31st August 2019.
Applications for this year's grants are now closed.
Grant applications for 2020 will open on the 22nd of June, 2020.
Our Primary Objective
Our primary objective is to help locally based groups who are providing and/or creating opportunities and services that may not be readily available in the municipality from other sources.
One-off grants of up to $3500 are available.
Who can apply?
To apply for a grant an organisation must:
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Be incorporated, have an ABN or be supported or be part of an organisation that is incorporated or has an ABN;
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Be not-for-profit; and
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Be able to complete the project before 30 November 2019 with the majority of participants and/or beneficiaries of the project living in the City of Glenorchy.
To be eligible for a grant the organisation must have acquitted any previous grants given to them by the Glenorchy Community Fund, and have provided a satisfactory evaluation report of the project that has been accepted by the GCF Ltd board.
Which Projects Will Be Considered?
The GCF seeks to support projects which:
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address social disadvantage;
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promote general health and well being;
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strengthen community networks;
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develop community pride and belonging; and/or
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build community capacity.
Which Projects Will Not Be Considered?
Funding will NOT be considered for projects and/or expenditure that primarily involve:
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equipment maintenance, capital works, salary or administrative costs;
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travel expenses;
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religious activities;
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individuals, for-profit organisations or political parties;
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research projects; or
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insurance premiums for public liability or other risks
Assessment Criteria
How To Apply
Grants will be assessed against the following criteria:
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evidence of the need for the project;
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clear details of how the project will operate; and
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clear evidence of the benefits and outcomes to the Glenorchy community.
Applications can be posted, or emailed, to:
The Chair
Glenorchy Community Fund
PO Box 382
MOONAH TAS 7009
Email:
Phone: 0419 550 051
Applications close on Friday 26th July, 2019