Funding Assistance for Community Groups

Third Third Third funding - Applications are now open for 2010

To assist Maroondah organisations improve their existing facilities or develop new facilities.

Eligibility

The land on which the facility development is proposed must be either Council owned or managed land.

A wide variety of projects will be considered for funding under this scheme, however, priority will be given to projects that are characterised by one or more of the following:·

Projects satisfying a community need which are complementary to an existing reserve or facility development eg. minor building additions and projects which compliment existing facilities/reserves.
Projects that broaden community access and increase opportunities for participation.
Projects that address issues around safety and risk management.
Projects that maximise the range of users of the facility.

Assessment Criteria

Projects will be assessed against the below criteria:

Community Benefit

Demonstrate a direct benefit to the residents of the City of Maroondah.
Evidence that supports an anticipated increase in participation rates.
The extent to which the project maximises the use of the facility.
That the proposed project is sympathetic to the surrounds of the reserve or building.
The extent to which projects address the issues of safety and risk management.

Evidence of Need

Evidence that demonstrates community support and need for the project.
Evidence that demonstrates improvement to Council assets.
The extent to which the project is supported by an adopted concept plan, feasibility assessment and/or linked to any planning process of Council.

Financial Assessment

The financial capacity of the organisation to service the loan and initial cash contribution.
The ability of the project to be completed within the following financial year.