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BRIMBANK SENIORS OPERATIONAL GRANTS 2023/2024
GUIDELINES
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What are the Brimbank Seniors Operational Grants?
The Brimbank Seniors Operational Grants support Brimbank seniors groups
towards their day-to-day operating costs.
The Brimbank Seniors Operational Grants contribute towards Brimbank Council’s
Together We are Brimbank Plan (including Community Vision 2040, Council Plan
2021 – 2025, Municipal Public and Health wellbeing Plan).
Who is eligible to apply? You should:
Be a not-for-profit incorporated group or organisation.
Supply incorporation number
OR
be under the auspice of an incorporated
group or organisation.
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If auspiced, include details of the auspicing group or
organisation.
Have current Public Liability Insurance (PLI) cover for the duration of the
funding.
Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
OR
provide a Statement by a
Supplier form.
Have independent membership of more than 15 people.
Be based in Brimbank, meet regularly
AND
majority of members must live
in Brimbank.
Majority of members aged 65 years or older and 50 years or older for
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
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How much can we apply for?
Up to $1,000.
How do we apply?
1. Application forms will be posted to registered Brimbank seniors groups.
Should you require an application form, please contact the Community
Grants Officer. See contact details below.
2. If you would like to complete an online application form please visit
www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants, select Seniors Operational Grants
2023/24 application portal, and follow further instructions.
3. Before submitting your application, please check that you have met the
eligibility criteria listed on page 1. Any supporting documents should be
attached to the application form.
4. Applications need to be submitted by the closing date, Sunday 16 July 2023.
5. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
How do we know if we have been successful?
All applicants will receive a letter notifying them of their grant application
outcome in October 2023. Information about successful applications will also be
posted on the Council’s Website https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/awards-funds
and-grants/brimbank-community-grants-program
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Application Timeline
Applications OPEN: Monday 29 May 2023
Applications CLOSE: Sunday 16 July 2023 at 11:59pm.
Practical Considerations for COVID – 19
For further information regarding current public health requirements, please visit
https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/events
or contact Council’s Community
Grants Officer.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Please return your completed application form using one of the methods listed
below by
Sunday 16 July 2023 at 11:59pm
1. Online Applications visit www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants go to the Seniors
Operational Grants 2023/2024 application portal and follow further
instructions.
2. Use the enclosed reply paid envelope to send the application back to Council
3. Post your application to:
Brimbank Community Grants Officer
Community Strengthening and Social Planning
PO Box 70
Sunshine VIC 3020
4. Email your application to
communitygrants@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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ENQUIRIES AND SUPPORT
Contact the Community Grants Officer on 9249 4036 or email
CommunityGrants@brimbank.vic.gov.au
FURTHER INFORMATION
To access other Brimbank Community Grants please visit:
https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/awards-funds-and-grants/brimbank
community-grants-program
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