Bass Coast Shire Council's Quick Response Grants Program - Australia

Published Date: September 13, 2024

Purpose

The Quick Response Grants are designed to assist eligible organizations with small amounts of funding (up to $2,000) for:

• Unforeseen expenses or urgent issues
• Taking advantage of unexpected opportunities
• Supporting the establishment of a new group/program

Funding Information

The total funding pool for Quick Response Grants is $40,000 per annum. Eligible projects can receive up to $2,000.

What Can Be Funded?

Funding can cover:

• Materials, equipment, and other essential items for the project/activity
• Printing, advertising, translations, and promotional costs
• Venue hire costs (excluding business premises rental)
• Costs associated with encouraging participation
• Seeding grants for new groups formed in the past 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be based in Bass Coast or the project must be based in Bass Coast
• Be registered as a not-for-profit legal entity, such as an incorporated association, or be a not-for-profit unincorporated group auspiced by a registered not-for-profit legal entity
• Have an ABN or provide an ATO Statement by Supplier
• Not have a debt with the Council, including any previous unacquitted grants

What Can’t Be Funded?

Funding cannot be used for:

• Items or activities that are part of the organization’s core business or normal day-to-day operating expenses (e.g., wages, insurances, utilities, business premises rental)
• Office consumables and software, or materials and advertising fundamental to running the group
• Building works classified as maintenance (e.g., painting)
• Awards, trophies, prizes, beverages, and catering
• Individuals, unless auspiced by an eligible organization
• Projects currently receiving or that have received any other Bass Coast Shire Council support or funding

Application and More Information

For more details and to apply, visit the Bass Coast Shire Council.