Grants

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.

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One-off grants of up to $3500 are available.

Who can apply?

To apply for a grant an organisation must:
 

•  Be incorporated, have an ABN or be supported or be part of an organisation that is incorporated or has an ABN;

•  Be not-for-profit; and

•  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:  
 

•  address social disadvantage;

•  promote general health and well being;

•  strengthen community networks;

•  develop community pride and belonging; and/or

•  build community capacity.

Which Projects Will Not Be Considered?

Funding will NOT be considered for projects and/or expenditure that primarily involve:
 

• equipment maintenance, capital works, salary or administrative costs;

• travel expenses;

• religious activities;

• individuals, for-profit organisations or political parties;

• research projects; or

• insurance premiums for public liability or other risks

Assessment Criteria

How To Apply

Grants will be assessed against the following criteria:

• evidence of the need for the project;

• clear details of how the project will operate; and

• 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