community grants open for 2011

APPLICATIONS FOR THE YARRA RANGES GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY ARE NOW OPEN.

Applications for 2011-2012 are to be submitted online at http://yarraranges.smartygrants.com.au

The 2011-2012 Yarra Ranges Council Grants for Community program is now open and is being launched with a series of information sessions in February and a grant writing workshop in early March. The Annual Grants for Community Program has been designed to strengthen communities in Yarra Ranges by fostering active participation in local projects and activities.

One-off funding is provided to support communities to achieve their goals, resulting in tangible outcomes for their communities.

The Yarra Ranges Council grants support initiatives which aim to:
Meet local needs;
Encourage the formation of partnerships; and
Implement solutions to identified issues.

There are three funding categories within the one-off annual Grants for Community Program being:
Cultural Development (for organisations & individuals)
Festivals & Events (for organisations only)
Community Development (for organisations only)

Important Dates
1 February 2011 Grants open
16 February 2011 Yarra Junction - 6.30pm to 8.00pm (information session)
17 February 2011 Lilydale - 6.30pm to 8.00pm (information session)
23 February 2011 Monbulk - 10.00am to 11.30am (information session)
3 March 2011 Lilydale - 4.30pm to 7.30pm (hands-on workshop)
11 April 2011 Grants close

For more information or to book into an information session click here.