Community Grant Program – Now closed
The community grants program offered by the Bass Coast Community Foundation aims to encourage eligible organisations to:
Identify and address inequities and disadvantage through evidence-based early interventions, which strengthen communities, increase resilience, well-being, and opportunities for Bass Coast residents
It is funded by donations from the community and through distributions from the Foundation’s sub funds.
WHO CAN APPLY?
To be eligible to apply you must be able to demonstrate that your application aligns with the drivers outlined above and/or the Foundation’s aims to:
- Reduce the incidence and risk of homelessness and housing stress.
- Increase the aspirations of young people through skills, knowledge and learning.
- Increase opportunities for local women and girls.
FUNDING AMOUNTS
Grants of up to $5,000 are available. All grants are non-recurrent and are to be used within 12 months from awarding of the grant.
Smaller grants will be considered and co-funding of projects with other funding bodies, corporate entities or individuals is encouraged. Any co-funding must be detailed in the application form.
TIMELINES
Grants open: 1st March 2022
Grants close: 19th April 2022
Your application must demonstrate that your proposed initiative(s) will positively impact on people who live in the Bass Coast Shire.
Application form and more details can be found here.