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Community Event Grants Program

Tender ID: 569991


Tender Details

Organisation:
Tender #:
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Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
16 October 2024
Closing Date:
10 November 2024

Tender Description

Council is pleased to announce that funding is now available to support local community events, with our Community Event Grants program now open.

Our objectives

  • Encourage community-based organisations to develop and run sustainable events which meet and enhance community activities in the Hornsby Local Government Area, and preference be given to events that involve local residents.
  • Promote the active participation of local residents in community initiatives, and the development of their capacity, skills, knowledge and opportunities.
  • Provide assistance to the community to develop initiatives and services, which are consistent with Council objectives and programs, but not directly operated by Council.

Summary

  • Funding is available for not-for-profit organisations located within Hornsby Shire LGA.
  • $60,000 will be available through two (2) funding pools – either a Community Event Partnership Grant or a Place Activation Grant.
  • A total of $42,000 per annum will be provided under the Community Event Partnership Grant funding pool. Cash funding, in kind support and sponsorship is available up to a total value of $7,000 per applicant organisation per annum under the same pool.
  • A total of $18,000 per annum will be provided under the Place Activation Grant Funding pool. Cash funding, in kind support and sponsorship is available up to a total value of $3,000 per annum, per applicant organisation. These grants are designed to be one-off only.
  • Priority will be given to two (2) grants per Council ward.
  • A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or agreement will form the basis of a funding agreement for both pools.
  • Successful applicants will not be eligible to apply for additional funding or in-kind support from Council for the duration of the grant.

Events must be held between 1st of January and 31st December 2025.

Please see the Community Grants Program guide for eligibility criteria and further information.


Location

New South Wales   :   Sydney  

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