Community Leadership Category Guidelines and
Application Form
Community Leadership Programs are an annual program that offers participants with
a range of experiences and opportunities. Leadership skills include those necessary
for decision-making, policy development, program implementation and organisational
maintenance. Community groups can apply for a grant to subsidise the cost of a
group member to attend or access a Community Leadership Program. This funding
category will provide:
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Scholarships or subsidies to attend a Community Leadership Program *; and
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Improving access to Leadership Programs.
*Approval of a scholarship or subsidy is subject to acceptance by an individual into a community leadership
program.
There are six Community Leadership Programs across rural and regional Victoria:
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Fairley Leadership
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Community Leadership Loddon Murray
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Leadership Wimmera
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Leaders for Geelong
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Gippsland Community Leadership
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Leadership Ballarat and Western Region
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Alpine Valleys Community Leadership
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit community based organisations with an ABN or Incorporation Certificate
can apply for funds to support an individual from their organisation to attend a Community
Leadership Program. Applications from locally based organisations will be prioritised.
(Please note no specific tax status is required)
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How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted to FRRR by post to: STEPS Program, FRRR, PO Box
41, Bendigo, VIC 3552 or by email to steps@frrr.org.au
Each Community Leadership Program has its own selection process. Successful
STEPS funding is dependent on being offered a place at a Community Leadership
Program.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Projects must directly relate to communities
affected by or impacted by the Victorian 2009 Bushfires
Projects must be for a charitable purpose
(benefit the wider community). All applications for projects with a charitable
purpose will be considered.
Projects which contribute to community renewal
and/or rebuilding in the areas of social and community wellbeing, economic,
environment, health, education and culture will be considered.
Projects requiring assistance which can
demonstrate a benefit to the community in the medium to long-term recovery
process.
Applicant organisations must have an ABN or
Incorporation Certificate
Grant amounts of between $100 and $30,000
are available.
Please contact FRRR to discuss your project prior to submission. Enquiries can be
made Wednesdays or Fridays on freecall 1800 170 020 or email steps@frrr.org.au
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Community Leadership Category Application Form
Organisation Name:
Organisation Head
Name:
Position Held:
Daytime Phone No:
Mobile:
( )
Organisation Postal Address
Address line 1
Address line 2
Town/ suburb
State
Post code:
Contact Person
Name:
Position Held:
Daytime Phone No:
Mobile No.
Fax No.
Email
ABN / Inc:
GST - Registered Yes ☐/ No ☐
DGR – Deductible Gift Recipient Yes ☐/ No ☐ ( provide copy of ATO endorsement if applicable)
TCC – Tax Concession Charity Yes ☐/ No ☐ ( provide copy of ATO endorsement if applicable)
Project Title:
Grant Amount Requested: (From $100 to $30,000)
Where is the project going to take place?
What is the population of the community / communities where the project will take place?
Category which best describes your project:
Culture ☐ / Economic ☐ / Education ☐ / Environment ☐/ Social ☐/ Health ☐
OFFICE USE ONLY;
PREV APP: Y N
SUCCESS: Y N
FINAL REPORT Y N
AFL AG ANZ AP CARA GARD MCEWEN RASF REP SG RRR
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GST ITEC DGR
REACH CATCH
Organisation Details
What does your organisation do?
(Please provide a brief overview e.g. mission, founding date, major programs and distinctive
organisational attributes, number of members, number of staff and/or volunteers)
Who will be involved?
Are there other community groups involved? Government? Health Services? Schools?
Project Details
Which Community Leadership Program are you interested in?
Gippsland Community Leadership ☐
Fairley Leadership ☐
Alpine Valleys Community Leadership ☐
Loddon Murray Community Leadership ☐
Leadership Wimmera ☐
Leadership Ballarat and Western District ☐
Other______________________________________________________
How will the Community Leadership Program benefit the organisation and/or the wider
community?
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Is the application process for the Community Leadership Program complete?
Yes ☐/ No ☐
How much will it cost? (List expenditure items and include any other likely grants or sources of
income including in-kind contributions)
Are the individuals participating in the program able to contribute? (e.g. travel,
accommodation)
How much can your organisation contribute?
When will the project happen? (Please outline the expected date that this project would
become operational and then completed
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PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE ATTACHED / COMPLETED THESE ITEMS IN YOUR
APPLICATION:
☐ Organisation Financials
☐ Project Budget & Quotes
I/We acknowledge and understand that all applications become the property of FRRR. I/We
agree/disagree that FRRR may provide this application to other potential funding sources.
I/We agree to inform FRRR if the organisation has a significant change to its financial situation.
Signed ________________________________
Name/ Title: ____________________________
Please contact FRRR to discuss your project prior to submission. Enquiries can be
made Wednesdays or Fridays on freecall 1800 170 020 or email steps@frrr.org.au
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