Community Resilience Grants 2022
Council is offering a series of grants enabled by the Local Government Flood Recovery Fund received in March 2022.
Grants are available to community groups and organisations to put on events or activities that encourage connection and celebrate what's unique and great about our communities, as well as grants to further support emergency services and community organisations to respond in a disaster, and grants for our valued community groups to build strength and membership after years of adversity.
To better understand each of the grants, Guidelines have been created which outline the types of events, projects or activities which may be eligible for funding and the types of organisations that can apply. It is important that the Guidelines are read prior to making an application.
Applications for the Community Resilience Grants 2022 open Monday 14th November 2022 and close Monday 12th December 2022. Successful applicants will be announced in February 2023.
Connected Communities Grant 2022
Funding of up to $2,500 for community groups and organisations to deliver or contribute to events or activities that:
- Assist and support residents to create a connected, sustainable, resilient, creative and inclusive community.
- Enable social recovery and increase community resilience through connection
- Celebrate communities across the Bellingen Shire
To learn more about the grant and your eligibility, please read the Guidelines or contact Adelin Moir, Community& Wellbeing Services on 02 6655 7300 or amoir@bellingen.nsw.gov.au
Connected Communities Grant Guidelines 2022(PDF, 754KB)
How to apply
Applications can be made through Council's online grants management portal.
Get Ready Community Grants 2022
Get Ready Community Grants are divided in to two streams and are explained in the below Guidelines. Please note, applicants can only apply for one stream. You cannot submit an application for both.
Get Ready Community Grants Guidelines 2022(PDF, 1MB)
Stream 1: Emergency Service and Community Organisations
Grants of up to $10,000 to support local emergency services and organisations to be prepared for disaster risks and enable emergency services and community organisations to strengthen their ability to respond during a disaster and support community.
Stream 2: Strengthening Community Groups
Grants of up to $5,000 to:
- Support the revitalisation and growth of local community groups after the impacts of fire, pandemic, and flood.
- Increase community participation in groups and build capacity, skills and resources in recovery.
- Ensure the diverse needs of the community are represented and met.
Please ensure you read the Guidelines for the grant or contact Jocelyn Box, Community Resilience Officer, on 02 6655 7300 or jbox@bellingen.nsw.gov.au
How to apply
Applications can be made through Council's online grants management portal.
How To Apply
Applications can be made through Council's online grants management portal.
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