Do you need support for a community project?
The three community boards in the Mackenzie District have grant funding to encourage and support not-for-profit organisations with a positive impact on the community.
They can help local organisations pay for specific projects, events, or the maintenance of facilities that benefit the community.
It is preferable that the organisations applying for these grants are incorporated societies or trusts, but informal organisations and individuals may also apply.
How much are the grants?
Most grants are for less than $500, although occasionally larger grants are approved.
What types of things are funded?
- Not-for-profit events and projects.
- Projects that benefit the wider community or a section of the community served by the community board.
- Projects that respond to a current or future community need.
What types of things are not funded?
- Projects or events that have already happened.
- Projects with the main purpose of promoting commercial, political or religious activity.
- Projects that are the core business of central government or another service provider.
- Debt servicing, gambling or prize money, travel costs, conference fees, or costs related to fines or disputes.
- Applications that are not complete, or do not specify an amount.
Further information, and an online application form is available here.