Community Grants - 2024

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Melton City Council’s Community Grant Program

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Before you begin

Melton City Council's Community Grants Program provides opportunities for not-for-profit community organisations to apply for project funding to benefit the Melton community.

The Community Grants Program aims to celebrate diversity, develop civic leadership and pride, and encourage community participation and social connection.

It is important for you to read the Community Grants Program Guidelines to understand the eligibility, assessment criteria, timelines, and other important information. You can access these Guidelines here. 

The Community Grants team is here to help. Contact us to ask any questions or discuss your idea and the grant application process.    

Community Grants Team 

Data Privacy

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Melton City Council for the purpose of processing your grant application for the Community Grants Program. The applicant may apply to Melton City Council for access or amendment of information provided. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law, but may be provided to other teams within Council’s Healthy Connected Communities Department for the purpose of community development. Should you fail to provide the information, we may be unable to process your grant application. You can contact Council at communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au for more information.

Eligibility Check

Is your organisation based within the City of Melton?

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is your organisation based within the City of Melton?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicant organisations must be based within the City of Melton.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is your organisation based within the City of Melton?" on page 1
Does your organisation hold not-for-profit status? * Required
For organisations without not-for-profit status you can apply for a Community Grant through an Auspice arrangement. For more information on Auspice arrangements please visit Melton City Council's website.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation hold not-for-profit status?" on page 1
Does your organisation have auspice support from a not-for-profit organisation? * Required
Auspice means to lend support to someone. In the context of grant applications, an auspice organisation is one that is given the grant money on your behalf. The auspice also has the responsibility for making sure that the project is completed as outlined in the funding agreement. If you answer "Yes" to Auspice support you will need to provide Auspice details later in the form.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation have auspice support from a not-for-profit organisation?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants must either be a not-for-profit organisation or be auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation. Council Officers may be able to help source auspice support.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation hold not-for-profit status?" on page 1
  • "Does your organisation have auspice support from a not-for-profit organisation?" on page 1
Does your organisation (or auspice) have an ABN or a completed Statement of Supplier Form? * Required
The Australian Business Number (ABN) is a unique 11-digit identifier issued by the Australian Business Register. A Statement by a Supplier Form can be used for organisations without an ABN. Further details, including access to the form can be sourced via the ATO website.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your organisation (or auspice) have an ABN or a completed Statement of Supplier Form?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant.  The Guidelines state that applicants must have an ABN or a completed Statement by a Supplier form.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation (or auspice) have an ABN or a completed Statement of Supplier Form?" on page 1
Does your organisation (or auspice) hold Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency of at least $20 million?

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your organisation (or auspice) hold Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency of at least $20 million?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants must have Public Liability Insurance of at least $20 million. Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation (or auspice) hold Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency of at least $20 million?" on page 1
Does your organisation (or auspice) have outstanding acquittals for projects funded through Council's current Community Grant program? * Required
Council's current Community Grant program launched on 1 March 2024.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation (or auspice) have outstanding acquittals for projects funded through Council's current Community Grant program?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants must have fully acquitted previously funded projects with Melton City Council.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation (or auspice) have outstanding acquittals for projects funded through Council's current Community Grant program?" on page 1
Does your organisation (or auspice) have any outstanding debts owing to Melton City Council? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your organisation (or auspice) have any outstanding debts owing to Melton City Council?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants must not have any outstanding debts owing to Melton City Council.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your organisation (or auspice) have any outstanding debts owing to Melton City Council?" on page 1
Has your organisation already received $10,000 from Council's current Community Grant program this financial year? (1 July to 30 June) * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Has your organisation already received $10,000 from Council's current Community Grant program this financial year? (1 July to 30 June)" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants cannot be awarded more than $10,000 in grants per financial year.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Has your organisation already received $10,000 from Council's current Community Grant program this financial year? (1 July to 30 June)" on page 1

Is your organisation related to harmful industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, or gambling?

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is your organisation related to harmful industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, or gambling?" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that applicants must not be related to harmful industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, or gambling.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is your organisation related to harmful industries, such as alcohol, tobacco, or gambling?" on page 1
Have you discussed your project with a Project Officer at Melton City Council? This is a Council Officer most relevant to your project. This is not a member of the Community Grants Team * Required
A list of Council Project Officers can be sourced on the Melton City Council website.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you discussed your project with a Project Officer at Melton City Council? This is a Council Officer most relevant to your project. This is not a member of the Community Grants Team" on page 1

You are currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that at applicants must discuss their project with an Officer from the most relevant area of Council (refer to Project Officer Listing, see ‘Guidelines and Helpful Resources’ tab at www.melton.vic.gov.au/communitygrants). This Officer will support you by providing expert advice on the feasibility of your project and will be asked to provide feedback to the Assessment Panel. Consultation with this Officer is mandatory. If unclear on who to speak to, contact the Community Grants team.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you discussed your project with a Project Officer at Melton City Council? This is a Council Officer most relevant to your project. This is not a member of the Community Grants Team" on page 1

Does your project directly benefit Melton residents?

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Does your project directly benefit Melton residents?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must directly benefit Melton residents.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Does your project directly benefit Melton residents?" on page 1

Is the project a responsibility of other levels of government? * Required
For example: Projects that are part of the school curriculum or enhancements to infrastructure. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the project a responsibility of other levels of government?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must not be the responsibility of other levels of government.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is the project a responsibility of other levels of government?" on page 1
Is the project related to the delivery of core curriculum of education providers? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the project related to the delivery of core curriculum of education providers?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must not relate to the delivery of core curriculum of education providers.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is the project related to the delivery of core curriculum of education providers?" on page 1
Is the project a responsibility of other areas of Council? * Required
For example: Projects relating to maintenance of Council owned facilities.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Is the project a responsibility of other areas of Council?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must not be the responsibility of other areas of Council.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Is the project a responsibility of other areas of Council?" on page 1
Has your organisation already received Council funding for this project? * Required
For example: Funding already provided for this project through other council departments, Community Grants Program, Community Funds Program, or, Community Partnership Program

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Has your organisation already received Council funding for this project?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must not be already receiving Council funding.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Has your organisation already received Council funding for this project?" on page 1
Will this project begin prior to the grant application being approved? * Required
Rounds close every two months, end of February, April, June, August, October and December. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 6 weeks of round closures.

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Will this project begin prior to the grant application being approved?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must not commence prior to funding being approved.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Will this project begin prior to the grant application being approved?" on page 1
Will this project be completed within 12 months of being approved?
Rounds close every two months, end of February, April, June, August, October and December. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within 6 weeks of round closures.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Will this project be completed within 12 months of being approved?" on page 1

This project is currently not eligible for a Community Grant. The Guidelines state that projects must be completed within 12 months from the date of approval from Council.  Please feel welcome to contact the Community Grants team to discuss on 03 9747 7247 or email communitygrants@melton.vic.gov.au. 

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Will this project be completed within 12 months of being approved?" on page 1

Funding will not be provided for the following:

  • Operational costs such as permanent or contract wages, rent, utility bills, insurance, facility maintenance or capital improvement
  • Personal expenses such as petrol or phone bills that are incurred by individuals rather than the group
  • Mandatory equipment addressing Occupational Health and Safety regulatory requirements (non-mandatory risk reduction items such as defibrillators for community sites can be considered for funding)
  • Purchase of alcohol, tobacco, fireworks, and activities or items related to gambling
  • Political activities, or activities of a discriminatory, sexist, racist, disrespectful, illegal, or unsafe nature
  • Gift vouchers, payments or rewards for group members.
  • Items or services already purchased
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