THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW (Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 August 2023 - Item 5.3) · Attachment 5 Guidelines - Economic Development Grant Program

                                                                   Economic Development Grant Guidelines




Introduction
This Economic Development Grant Program was created to support the delivery of projects that will
have a positive impact on the local business environment and the local economy, and looks to
encourage collaboration and partnerships between Council, business representative groups and the
business community.
The Grants Program is guided by the Economic Development Grants Policy, and should be read in
conjunction with these Guidelines.
•     It is expected that you read these guidelines before submitting your application.
•     Contact the Economic Development Project Officer to check your eligibility and discuss the
      project prior to submitting an application.
•     The word ‘project’ in these guidelines, refers to an initiative, project, a program or an event.


Timing
This Grant Program is open from 1 July each year and will close only when all grant funds allocated
for that particular financial year are distributed.

    Round opens:      1 July
    Funding           The minimum grant amount is $1000 and the maximum grant amount is $5000
    Project period:   Projects must be complete within 12 months of approval
    Funding
                      Applicants will be notified within 30 days of application
    notification
                      Organisations will need to provide a financial acquittal within thirty (30) days of
    Acquittal due:
                      funded projects completion.




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