knowledge and insights harnessed for positive change; Strengthened partnerships, including with Council; and Funding and contributions attracted from other sources. Selection Criteria The Assessment Panel will look at how well projects address the following criteria. The strategic criteria in each category for the community development grants are at pages 2 - 3. Community Development Grants Selection Criteria Project The project or activity: (The benefit that the Responds to identified local needs project delivers to the Uses community assets (strengths) to address these needs community of Yarra Has a positive impact on the community Ranges) Presents a well developed idea, a strong project plan & budget Takes an innovative approach Is informed by evidence (data or research about how best to address community issues) where appropriate. Community Involves, engages and uses community skills in the planning and involvement delivery of the project. (How the community Locally based projects that provide benefits to the communities of is involved?) Yarra Ranges. Harnesses volunteer effort and builds independence. Supports partnerships (e.g. between existing and new groups, across sectors). Organisational Capacity to carry out the proposal including experience, governance, capacity & viability people and resources. (What resources do A well developed project plan which can be implemented in the applicants have to timeframe. deliver the project?) A well developed budget with clear income and expenditure items identified. The organisation can demonstrate that they are financially sound and able to deliver the project. The budget makes sense and is well documented (i.e. clearly outlines Budget income and expenditure). (What resources are The project is achievable within the proposed budget. required and where The project has funding and/or in-kind support from other sources will they come from?) and includes a contribution (in-kind or financial) from the applicant Strategic Criteria The strategic criteria outlined for each of the categories align with the following Council’s strategies: Health & Wellbeing Strategy Equity Access & Inclusion Strategy Child & Youth Strategy Reconciliation Policy Environment Strategy Economic Development Strategy
knowledge and insights harnessed for positive change; Strengthened partnerships, including with Council; and Funding and contributions attracted from other sources. Selection Criteria The Assessment Panel will look at how well projects address the following criteria. The strategic criteria in each category for the community development grants are at pages 2 - 3. Community Development Grants Selection Criteria Project (The benefit that the project delivers to the community of Yarra Ranges) The project or activity: Responds to identified local needs Uses community assets (strengths) to address these needs Has a positive impact on the community Presents a well developed idea, a strong project plan & budget Takes an innovative approach Is informed by evidence (data or research about how best to address community issues) where appropriate. Community involvement (How the community is involved?) Involves, engages and uses community skills in the planning and delivery of the project. Locally based projects that provide benefits to the communities of Yarra Ranges. Harnesses volunteer effort and builds independence. Supports partnerships (e.g. between existing and new groups, across sectors). Organisational capacity & viability (What resources do applicants have to deliver the project?) Capacity to carry out the proposal including experience, governance, people and resources. A well developed project plan which can be implemented in the timeframe. A well developed budget with clear income and expenditure items identified. The organisation can demonstrate that they are financially sound and able to deliver the project. Budget (What resources are required and where will they come from?) The budget makes sense and is well documented (i.e. clearly outlines income and expenditure). The project is achievable within the proposed budget. The project has funding and/or in-kind support from other sources and includes a contribution (in-kind or financial) from the applicant Strategic Criteria The strategic criteria outlined for each of the categories align with the following Council’s strategies: Health & Wellbeing Strategy Equity Access & Inclusion Strategy Child & Youth Strategy Reconciliation Policy Environment Strategy Economic Development Strategy
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