Moreland City Council supports community groups and organisations to carry out programs, projects and activities that will benefit local residents. Community grants are provided as one of the many ways Council is able to support initiatives developed by the local community, which add to the overall quality of life of Moreland residents.
The objectives of the Moreland Community Grants Program are to:
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Provide equitable opportunity for the community to seek funding assistance from
Council
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Address demonstrated needs within the community
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Encourage the development and enhancement of innovative and quality activities, services and programs within Moreland City Council,
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Improve access and increase community participation levels
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Promote a sense of community across the municipality
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Encourage the development of local led and delivered projects and activities.
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To support Council to meet its objectives as outlined within Council plans and strategies
Grants will be assessed on their overall benefit to the community, their contribution to the strategic objectives outlined in the Council Plan and the supporting strategies outlined within the plan. Further detail can be obtained by viewing the Council plan on the Moreland website
(About Council, Publications section) www.moreland.vic.gov.au
Funding is provided to community organisations for activities and project implementation designed to benefit and engage the Moreland community. Applications must be submitted during annual grant opening times each year.
Project Grants support developmental and innovative initiatives by Moreland based community groups and organisations or auspiced individuals where a project provides a broad community benefit.
Community organisations are eligible to apply for Project grants for up to two (2) consecutive years only.
Organisations and auspiced individuals will be eligible to receive funding for one project in this category only per grant round.
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To apply for funds through any one of the categories of the grants program, organisations must:
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Be not-for-profit and managed by a volunteer board/committee of management
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Be incorporated
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Have adequate public liability insurance
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Have no outstanding grant acquittals or outstanding debts owing to Council
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Propose an initiative which will benefit the Moreland Community
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Be able to supply financial statements and information as requested
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Be able to meet conditions associated with receiving the grant
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Demonstrate the proposed activity is consistent with Local, State and Federal laws including Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995
The Moreland Community Grants Program will prioritise support where:
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The applicants proposed activity focuses and directly benefits the Moreland community and occur within the council boundaries;
 The applicant is providing a proposed activity that aligns with Council’s corporate objectives, priorities and strategies set out in the Council Plan;
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The applicant has limited financial means to access other sources of funding;
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The applicant has sought funding/in-kind support from other sources, where the applicant is deemed to be in a position to do so; with the exception of seniors groups.
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The proposed activity maximises community benefit i.e. that can demonstrate multiple benefits, which may include cultural, environmental, heritage, health and wellbeing, social support and community participation outcomes.
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The applicant is not already in receipt of substantial funding/in-kind support from
Council. i.e. free venue hire, transport. With the exception of seniors groups.
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The applicant can demonstrate the proposed activity is consistent with Local, State and Federal laws including Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 ;
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The applicant can demonstrate the proposed activity address the needs of residents with limited access to programs, services and activities;
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The proposed activity incorporates collaboration/partnering with other groups
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The applicant clearly demonstrates their capacity to deliver the project
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Low priority will be given to large organisations that have significant sources of income or receive funding from other government or charitable organisations and have the financial capacity to fund projects;
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The applicant must demonstrate that the organisation is sustainable and not dependent on continued Council financial support beyond the period of the grant.
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Council may stipulate other priorities as part of the funding agreement.
The following will not be considered for funding:
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Projects or activities that are considered to be core services of State or Federal
Government
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Initiatives that do not focus or directly benefit the Moreland community
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Initiatives that are singular, insular or of self-interest to the applicant or that promote the business or profit interest of the applicant
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More than one project by an applicant under the any one category in a financial year
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Requests for retrospective funding, where projects have commenced or are completed prior to submitting an application or receiving funding approval
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Projects that are not ready to proceed
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Applications submitted after the closing date
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Requests for operational costs such as salaries, rent, utilities payments, office furniture, general furnishings, facilities maintenance and insurance
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Applicants seeking funds to cover venue hire, catering costs or other expenses for regular meetings, social functions or other activities that are the routine function of the group.
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Purchases of equipment that are associated with the routine function of the group
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Costs associated with the purchase or maintenance of vehicles of any kind
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Funding for fees associated with hire of a council facility or a council service, or rental of a facility where applicant has sole occupancy, i.e. Town Halls, Counihan Gallery, community centres and meeting rooms
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Applications from schools for curriculum based activities or where the activity outcome is confined to the school
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Permanent public art installations
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Core programs or services that are funded by Council
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Proposals which fail to provide information requested in the Moreland Community
Grants Program
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Applications who fail to meet eligibility requirements and/or cannot provide public liability insurance policy that provides appropriate coverage for the proposed activities
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Applications seeking funding to cover outstanding loans or debts
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Any applicant in arrears in debt repayment to Council
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Applications where the recipient organisation/s promote and/or benefit directly from electronic gaming machines
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Organisations that have failed to complete any previous projects funded by Moreland
City Council and/or have not submitted acquittal documentation in full
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General Fundraising and fundraising events, competitions, trophies, prizes or awards.
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Festivals
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Applications from community organisations currently receiving operational funding, for funding in any other grant category.
Council is committed to ensuring that the assessment of all grant applications is completed in a fair and transparent manner. Once deemed eligible Project Grants will be assessed against the criteria set out below:
Community Outcomes
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Increases access and participation opportunities for Moreland residents
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Helps build skills in the Moreland community
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Collaborates with other Moreland community organisations
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Encourages diversity of activities and opportunities available to the Moreland community
 Addresses a genuine and demonstrated community need and supports Moreland’s disadvantaged communities.
Demonstrates a capacity to deliver
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States clear aims and objectives for the project
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Shows evidence of planning e.g. Resources, safety and risk, design etc
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Demonstrates innovative or new initiatives resulting in increased participation/programming outcomes in line with the Council Plan and strategies
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Demonstrates capacity to deliver on the project and meet conditions of funding
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Seeks, were possible, other sources of financial/in-kind contribution
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Level of Council support already provided to the applicant
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Download the application form and guidelines relevant to the category that is relevant to your proposal
 Discuss your proposal with a Council Officer on 9240 1111 or from the list below before you submit an application.
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Seek quotes for all expenses for your proposal
 Seek letters of support and establish partnerships and links with other groups
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Read the guidelines on the grant you wish to apply for before completing your application, and
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Fill in an application form
 You must provide all supporting documentation as outlined in the checklist.
Submit an application form by the due date.
1. You will receive a letter and funding agreement/s that must be signed and returned to
Council.
2. Payment can only be made once you return your funding agreement to accept the terms of the funding.
3. Make sure you adhere to any special conditions that are outlined on your funding agreement or letter.
4. Do what you said you would do in accordance with your application.
5. Tell Council in advance if your funded activity or project is predicted to be difference from your application any way.
6. Acknowledge Councils support by use of the Community Grants Logo.
7. Take photos and relevant notes during your project.
8. Finally, Evaluate and acquit the project and tell Council how the project went, the good and bad.
One written and financial report required at the end of the funding period or as specified in the term of the funding agreement
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All copies of receipts for payments to service providers.
 All copies of publications in relation to the funded activity the clearly identifies Councils contribution by using the Community Grant Logo.
 Provide photographs of the activity if necessary before and after the event or project.
 Council may request additional reporting requirements to satisfy an identified benefit or outcome.
Applications will not be assessed unless they are formally registered by Council’s Records
Department. To ensure this happens applications can be submitted as follows;
Mail to: Moreland Community Grants Program
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Moreland City Council
Locked Bag 10
COBURG VIC 3058
In person:
Moreland City Council Civic Centre
Grants Officer
90 Bell Street
COBURG VIC 3058
Under no circumstances will late applications be accepted.
The application must be received at Council offices by the due date. No exceptions.
You must speak to a Council officer prior to submitting you application. Contact officers will be able to assist with developing your ideas, guidance on how your application aligns Council
Priorities.
Focus Area Officer Name
Active Women and Girls Brooke Mezzetta
Arts and Culture
Aged Services Policy and Planning
Emanuela Savini
Liz Harvey
Jeanette Cole Children Services &
Early Years
Community
Development Programs
Community
Strengthening
Paula Jorgensen
Anne Gedye
Louise Lovell Environmental
Sustainability
Health and Wellbeing
Disability
Multicultural and
Diversity
Open Space Design and
Development
Open Space
Lynn Waters
Carolyn Hughes
Telephone
03 9240 1277
03 9240 2371
03 9240 1162
Nelum Buddhadasa 03 9240 1225
Clare Johnston
Alli Coster
Sedat Sir
03 9240 2337
03 9240 1250
03 9240 2367
03 9240 1188
03 9240 1224
03 9240 2469
03 8311 4372
03 8311 4371
03 9240 2266 Recreation and club development
Women
Youth Services
General Enquiries
Nalika Peiris
Nuray Jarkan
Holly Duckworth
03 9240 2364
03 9389 8644
03 9240 2301
Email bmezzetta@moreland.vic.gov.au
esavini@moreland.vic.gov.au
lharvey@moreland.vic.gov.au
jcole@moreland.vic.gov.au
pjorgensen@moreland.vic.gov.au
agedye@moreland.vic.gov.au
llovell@moreland.vic.gov.au
lwaters@moreland.vic.gov.au
chughes@moreland.vic.gov.au
nbuddhadasa@moreland.vic.gov.au
cjohnston@moreland.vic.gov.au
acoster@moreland.vic.gov.au
ssir@moreland.vic.gov.au
npeiris@moreland.vic.gov.au
njarkan@moreland.vic.gov.au
grants@moreland.vic.gov.au
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