Important dates: 2017-2018 Grant Round 1st February 2016 Applications Open 09.00 am Grant Information Session 1.30pm - 3pm – Tuesday 21st February Mordialloc Neighbourhood House 457 Main Street, MORDIALLOC Mel Ref 87 E12 Grant Information Session 6.30pm - 8pm – Wednesday 22nd Patterson Lakes Community Centre February 54-70 Thompson Road, PATTERSON LAKES Mel Ref 97 H Grant Information Session 6pm - 7.30pm – Thursday 23rd February Council Offices Cheltenham, Oakleigh Room 1230 Nepean Highway, CHELTENHAM Mel Ref 86 J2 Grant Information Session 11.30am 1pm – – Wednesday 1st March Clarinda Community Centre Viney Street (Corner Bourke Rd) CLARINDA Mel Ref 78 J7 Application Help Sessions (by appointment) Sunday 2nd April Applications close at midnight June 2017 Assessment of Applications – July 2017 Council meeting to approve funding August 2017 Funding announcements made August October 2017 Processing of grant payments – Friday 30th June Acquittal* of the previous year’s (2016-2017) grant due. 2018 *An Acquittal is a report showing how the money was spent with receipts etc. provided as evidence. 1 Preamble Every year the City of Kingston provides funds to community groups, organisations and individuals through its Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program plays an important role in assisting Council to achieve its objectives for the future as identified in the Council Vision. It aims to enhance the quality of life and diversity of experiences for all residents in the City of Kingston. Consistent with the Council’s One Vision and Council Plan 2013-2017, the Community Grants Program provides Council with the opportunity to establish and build relationships with the community, encourage participation; support innovation, promote access, inclusion and acceptance of diversity and build - ‘a diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy’. The Community Grants Program focuses on funding initiatives that promote: Facilities and assets that are well used and effectively managed; A sustainable natural and built environment; Healthy, strong and connected communities; A prosperous and dynamic city; An effective voice.
Important dates: 2017-2018 Grant Round 1st February 2016 Applications Open 09.00 am Tuesday 21st February Grant Information Session – 1.30pm - 3pm Mordialloc Neighbourhood House 457 Main Street, MORDIALLOC Mel Ref 87 E12 Wednesday 22nd February Grant Information Session – 6.30pm - 8pm Patterson Lakes Community Centre 54-70 Thompson Road, PATTERSON LAKES Mel Ref 97 H Thursday 23rd February Grant Information Session – 6pm - 7.30pm Council Offices Cheltenham, Oakleigh Room 1230 Nepean Highway, CHELTENHAM Mel Ref 86 J2 Wednesday 1st March Grant Information Session – 11.30am – 1pm Clarinda Community Centre Viney Street (Corner Bourke Rd) CLARINDA Mel Ref 78 J7 Application Help Sessions (by appointment) Sunday 2nd April Applications close at midnight – June 2017 Assessment of Applications July 2017 Council meeting to approve funding August 2017 Funding announcements made August – October 2017 Processing of grant payments Friday 30th June 2018 Acquittal* of the previous year’s (2016-2017) grant due. *An Acquittal is a report showing how the money was spent with receipts etc. provided as evidence. 1 Preamble Every year the City of Kingston provides funds to community groups, organisations and individuals through its Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program plays an important role in assisting Council to achieve its objectives for the future as identified in the Council Vision. It aims to enhance the quality of life and diversity of experiences for all residents in the City of Kingston. Consistent with the Council’s One Vision and Council Plan 2013-2017, the Community Grants Program provides Council with the opportunity to establish and build relationships with the community, encourage participation; support innovation, promote access, inclusion and acceptance of diversity and build - ‘a diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy’. The Community Grants Program focuses on funding initiatives that promote: Facilities and assets that are well used and effectively managed; A sustainable natural and built environment; Healthy, strong and connected communities; A prosperous and dynamic city; An effective voice.
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