Community Strengthening Grant Round 1 2025/2026

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Community Strengthening Grant Application Round 1 2025

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Applicant Details

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Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
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ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
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Have you read and understood the Community Strengthening Grant Guidelines and eligibility requirements? * Required
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Project Contact

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Project Funding Category

Project Funding Category * Required
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Description of the Project

Provide a short description (100 words recommended) of your project - what are you out to do?
You can select items from any column – all have equal value. Only select sub-categories if you want to be more specific.
Select a category or child-category.

No more than 5 choices may be selected. You can select items from any area of the list – all have equal value. Only select sub-categories if you want to be more specific. In this question we want to know about the field of work (e.g. arts, sport, health), rather than the types of people it will affect (e.g. young people, refugees)
You can select items from any column – all have equal value. Only select sub-categories if you want to be more specific.
Select a category or child-category.

No more than 5 choices may be selected. Please choose only the group/s that are at the very core of this project/program
Describe the specific issue or need you want to address (200 words recommended)
Briefly list (bullet points) the specific activities that will take place and where they will take place (200 words recommended)
Describe three things you want the project to achieve in terms of benefits for participants and/or others (200 words recommended)
Describe three changes you will see if the expected outcomes of the project occur (150 words recommended)
Could your project proceed if you only received partial funding? * Required
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How did you hear about Council’s Community Strengthening Grants program? * Required
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Description of group or organisation

Does your group or organisation benefit from the use of Council grounds and/or buildings, through a lease or other hire arrangement and/or, have the use of grounds which are regularly maintained by West Wimmera Shire Council? * Required
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Has your group or organisation previously received a community grant from Council? * Required
Response required.
Is the organisation incorporated? * Required
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    Are you auspiced by an incorporated organisation * Required
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    Auspicing Organisation Details (Not Applicable)

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you auspiced by an incorporated organisation" on page 1

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      Facilities Upgrades and Equipment Purchases/Community Projects Funding - maximum of $5,000 on a $2 (Council) for $1 (organisation) basis

      Maximum of $5,000 on a $2 for $1 basis. Maximum of one successful application every
      four funding rounds per organisation.

      Community Projects Funding
      These are projects that are designed to provide benefits to the community in a
      wide range of areas, for example:

      • Community and cultural development
      • Sport and recreation
      • Health and wellbeing

      Requirement: Quotations must be submitted with all applications in this category

      Facilities Upgrades and Equipment

      This category covers the funding of works or equipment related to community capacity
      building projects which support an ongoing community activity, program or project that
      can demonstrate one or more of the following objectives:

      • Increases community participation in projects and activities.
      • Assists community groups to operate more effectively.
      • Encourages and supports the involvement of volunteers.
      • Improves occupational health and safety.
      • Contributes to environmental sustainability.

      Priority will be given to projects that can demonstrate a high level of community need,
      or where the service or program is in danger of being discontinued without the required
      facility upgrade or equipment purchase.

      Example of $2 for $1 co-contribution

      Example of in-kind support

      Must be a dollar amount and no more than 5000. What is the total financial support you are requesting in this application?
      Must be a dollar amount. What is the total budgeted cost (dollars) of your project?
      Must be a date. 
      Must be a date. 
      Is it likely that your project may involve the submission of applications for further Council permits or Development Approvals prior to being implemented? * Required
      Response required.
      Will your project require ongoing funding? * Required
      Response required.
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        Please ensure all quotes contain an EX-GST component
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          Supporting Documents

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            Budget (Income)

            Detail the contributions will your organisation be making to the total cost of the project and what contribution are you requesting from the Community Strengthening Grants program, and where will you be sourcing other funding.
            Please note: The budget must meet the funding ratios for the selected grant category.

            Income$
            Amount requested from Council , In kind contribution, Organisation's cash contribution, Other government funding (federal or State), Cash Sponsorship etc

            Must be at least 1 rows

            Budget (Income) Totals

            This number/amount is calculated. 
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              In Kind Support and Labour

              “In-kind” is an activity other than cash money that is contributed towards a project. Many projects are assisted through different groups within the community with support such as voluntary labour.
              Where you include in-kind labour in the Project Budget section of your West Wimmera Shire Grant Application you should also complete this In-kind table. 
              You need to demonstrate the nature of the in-kind contribution being provided, who is making the contribution and how you have calculated the value based on what it would cost if you had to pay money.
              Rates are calculated at $30 per hour for non professionals, and $45 per hour for professionals.

              Learn more about In-Kind Contributions here: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants-understanding-kind-contributions

              Example of in-kind support

              Task to be completedName of those who will undertake taskType of In KindNumber of HoursTotal Cost
              Must be a number. 
              This number/amount is calculated. 

              Must be at least 1 rows

              In-kind support Total

              This number/amount is calculated. 

              Budget (Expenditure)

              Expenditure Item$

              Must be at least 1 rows

              Budget (Expenditure)Totals

              This number/amount is calculated. 

              Co-contribution Details

              For the Funding Category you selected, Council may provide a maximum of $5,000 on a $2 for $1 basis. Maximum of one successful application every
              four funding rounds per organisation. In-kind support can count towards your co-contribution and all details should be completed above. 

              Example of $2 for $1 co-contribution

               

              This is the potential contribution from Council based on total project cost and funding criteria

              Over co-contribution maximum (Not Applicable)

              This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Based on funding criteria, Council's contribution will be:" on page 1

              Based on you total amount requested the council contribution would be over the max available ($5000). 

              This number/amount is calculated. 

              For the Funding Category you selected, Council may provide a maximum of $5,000 on a $2 for $1 basis. Maximum of one successful application every
              four funding rounds per organisation.

              Example of $2 for $1 co-contribution

              Declaration

              • I certify that to the best of my knowledge the statements made in this application are true.
              • I am authorised by my group/organisation to complete this form and I agree that:
              • the statements made in this application are true
              • all necessary permits/approvals will be obtained prior to the beginning of the project
              • the project will be covered by appropriate insurance
              • all relevant health and safety standards will be met
              • council does not accept any liability or responsibility for the project.

              If successful, I will:

              • ensure that acquittal requirements are met within 52 weeks of the nominated project completion date
              • ensure that funds are claimed within three months of notification, except where there is a co-funding requirement
              • accept the terms of the grant in accordance with council requirement
              • provide proof of successful co-funding (other grant sources) within six months of notification
              • complete the project within twelve months of receiving council funding.
              I agree to the above * Required
              Response required.
              Must be an Australian phone number. 

              Calculated fields for report (Not Applicable)

              This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Applicant" on page 1

              This number/amount is calculated. 
              This number/amount is calculated.