Winter Newsletter 2024

Funding & Grant Opportunities

Strengthening Rural Communities — Small & Vital Open now The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Grants up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations under 15,000). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. Tatiara Community Grants We are now inviting applications from local community groups and organisations for the Tatiara Community Grants Program. Minor Grants Individual Achievement Grant – up to a maximum of $350 for national events, maximum of $500 for international events. Quick Response Grant – maximum $1,500 to support the purchase of small equipment or delivery of small events Major Grants. Major Grants Community Strengthening Programs & Events Grant – maximum $2,000 for programs and events. Community Strengthening Infrastructure Grant – maximum $10,000 to enhance, improve or renew social assets. Minor Grant applications are approved monthly. Applications for Major Grants close on 20 October 2024, with applications considered at Council’s November meeting. Before submitting an application for Major Grant Funding, please make an appointment to see the Director of Corporate & Community Services.

Toyota Community Trust Grants Program Open now - Close Midnight 3 July 2024 Aims to encourage young Australians to pursue further study. The Toyota Community Trust is seeking grant proposals based on equity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) that address: • Barriers to students pursuing STEM- related studies. • Equity issues such as gender, low socio-economic status, First Nations peoples, people with a disability and/or rural or isolated communities. For more information please click here Australia Post Community Grants Program Open now - Closes 1 July 2024 Australia Post Community Grants support projects that connect people and improve mental wellbeing in local communities. Community Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded each year to fund community-led projects. To be eligible, a project must demonstrate: • the primary purpose is to improve mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes of a community • it will help people meaningfully connect in their local community for improved mental health and mental wellbeing outcomes, and • it is locally led and delivered. For more information please click here Stand Like Stone Champion Grant Open now - Closes 26 June 2024 Organisations can apply for a grant of up to $2,460 for a charitable project that benefit the Limestone Coast. For more information please click here

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