West Tamar Council’s Community Grants Program responds to funding requests for projects displaying evidence of community engagement, involvement and benefit. Applications open on the 1 July 2023, and close 4pm, 29 April 2024, or until the funding pool is exhausted. Applications will be assessed and funded on a ‘first-in’ basis. Applicants are responsible to ensure that their application is received by council by the closing date and time. Strict monthly timeframes are applicable when submitting applications.
Assessment Round Timeframes
Round Closure
Assessment
Outcome*
2023
July
Monday 3 July 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 6 July 2023
Tuesday 11 July 2023
August
Monday 31 July 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 3 August 2023
Tuesday 8 August 2023
September
Monday 4 September 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 7 September 2023
Tuesday 12 September 2023
October
Monday 2 October 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 5 October 2023
Tuesday 10 October 2023
November
Monday 30 October 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 2 November 2023
Tuesday 7 November 2023
December
Monday 4 December 2023 (4pm)
Thursday 7 December 2023
Tuesday 12 December 2023
2024
January
N/A
February
Monday 29 January 2024 (4pm)
Thursday 1 February 2024
Tuesday 6 February 2024
March
Monday 4 March 2024 (4pm)
Thursday 7 March 2024
Tuesday 12 March 2024
April
Monday 1 April 2024 (4pm)
Thursday 4 April 2024
Tuesday 9 April 2024
May
Monday 29 April 2024 (4pm)
Thursday 2 May 2024
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Additional Information
· Applications open on the 1 July 2023, and close 4pm, 29 April 2024, or until the funding pool is exhausted. Applications will be assessed and funded on a ‘first-in’ basis. Applicants are responsible to ensure that their application is received by council by the closing date and time.
· All applications must be received by 4pm on the round closure date to be included in the monthly assessment. Any applications received after this date will be included in the following month.
· Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Services Department to provide a brief overview of their project. Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to submitting your application, and make contact on (03) 6323 9200 should assistance be required.
· Outcome dates are to be used as a guide ONLY, and are subject to change. Council will attempt to advise applicants within the timeframes provided, however this may be extended due to operational procedures and availability.
There are two types of grants within the grants program;
Applicants seeking up to $1,000 are not required to contribute to the project financially, but are expected to provide in-kind contributions. Evidence of this is required in your application. For applicants seeking $1,000.00 – $5,000.00, at least 10% of the overall financial cost of the project must be contributed by the applicant, or confirmed by an external funding source (excluding in-kind contributions).
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Services Department to provide a brief overview of their project. Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to submitting your application, and make contact on (03) 6323 9200 should assistance be required.
Community Grant Forms
Community Grant Program - 23/24 Guidelines
Community Grant Program – 23/24 Application Form
Community Grant Program – 23/24 Acquittal Form
Submitting Application
Applications can be submitted:
Application forms can be downloaded from the West Tamar Council website or requested via email (wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au). Alternatively you can call (03) 6323 9200 and request a form to be posted to you.
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