Latrobe Valley Liveable The Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund is administered by the Who can apply: Community Latrobe Valley Latrobe Valley Authority. Local governments; Facility Fund Stream 1 Up – Not for profit organisations and community groups that: to $5,000 for These three program streams will support projects that will make the Are an incorporated body, cooperative or association; community Latrobe Valley a better place to live, attracting new businesses and Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or can events* residents and helping people to make a difference in their own provide written advice from the Australian Tax Office that * Funding community. Supported projects may include (but are not limited to): may be no withholding tax is required from the grant payment; provided at this and level for up to 3 Town beautification and streetscape projects; Consortia including local government, not for profit groups and years to a total of Infrastructure that connects communities, links recreation to $15,000. private businesses. retail precincts, and attracts visitors; Heritage and cultural initiatives of economic significance to the Please note that all projects will be required to be endorsed/supported by local community such as renewal of historic buildings and the relevant Local Government Authority. sites, arts and cultural centres or resource facilities; Public hall upgrades; Who cannot apply: Development of shared community spaces; Private businesses as sole applicants; and Upgrades of community spaces that enhance wellbeing and Individuals. social connectedness; Visitor attractions; and Applicants can apply for more than one grant stream where relevant. Community events that bring people together to celebrate the place where they live and/or to work together to achieve Eligible applications will be assessed against their response to the community goals. questions and criteria listed below, as well as supporting documents. Weightings are provided as a guide to the relative importance of different criterion in the assessment process. 30% - What will the project achieve? Applications will need to demonstrate how the project will: Liveable Improve the liveability, resilience and competitiveness of the Latrobe Valley Latrobe Valley. Stream 2 Up – Improve the attractiveness of the Latrobe Valley to businesses to $50,000 for and families seeking to move to rural Victoria. community Deliver beneficial economic impact. space upgrades
Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund Liveable Latrobe Valley Stream 1 – Up to $5,000 for community events* * Funding may be provided at this level for up to 3 years to a total of $15,000. Who can apply: Local governments; Not for profit organisations and community groups that: Are an incorporated body, cooperative or association; Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or can provide written advice from the Australian Tax Office that no withholding tax is required from the grant payment; and Consortia including local government, not for profit groups and private businesses. Please note that all projects will be required to be endorsed/supported by the relevant Local Government Authority. Who cannot apply: Private businesses as sole applicants; and Individuals. Applicants can apply for more than one grant stream where relevant. Eligible applications will be assessed against their response to the questions and criteria listed below, as well as supporting documents. Weightings are provided as a guide to the relative importance of different criterion in the assessment process. 30% - What will the project achieve? Applications will need to demonstrate how the project will: Improve the liveability, resilience and competitiveness of the Latrobe Valley. Improve the attractiveness of the Latrobe Valley to businesses and families seeking to move to rural Victoria. Deliver beneficial economic impact. The Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund is administered by the Latrobe Valley Authority. These three program streams will support projects that will make the Latrobe Valley a better place to live, attracting new businesses and residents and helping people to make a difference in their own community. Supported projects may include (but are not limited to): Town beautification and streetscape projects; Infrastructure that connects communities, links recreation to retail precincts, and attracts visitors; Heritage and cultural initiatives of economic significance to the local community such as renewal of historic buildings and sites, arts and cultural centres or resource facilities; Public hall upgrades; Development of shared community spaces; Upgrades of community spaces that enhance wellbeing and social connectedness; Visitor attractions; and Community events that bring people together to celebrate the place where they live and/or to work together to achieve community goals. Liveable Latrobe Valley Stream 2 – Up to $50,000 for community space upgrades