Meeting papers

Attachment 1




                                                                                 Council Policy

                                                              COMMUNITY GRANTS

           Corporate Plan Reference:                   Theme 2: Liveability

           Endorsed by Council:

           Policy Author:                              Community Connection Manager


         POLICY PURPOSE
         The purpose of this Policy is to guide the administration of Council’s Community Grants to
         ensure grant programs assist Council to achieve its strategic goals and identified initiatives. It is
         aligned with the intent of the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation
         2012.

         This Policy is to be read in conjunction with any supporting guidelines for specific funding
         programs which are published on Council’s website.

         POLICY OUTCOMES
         The outcomes of this policy include:

               •   Providing financial support to community projects that meet identified human social
                   community needs
               •   Building community connection, skills and resilience
               •   Providing opportunities for community projects to leverage Council’s funding assistance
                   to obtain funding from other sources e.g. co-funding
               •   Supporting the community to deliver on Council’s strategic goals and identified key
                   initiatives

         SCOPE
         This Policy applies to Councillors, all Council employees, and volunteers who conduct activities
         and functions on behalf of Council and are involved in the administration and management of
         community grants programs (collectively referred to as ‘employees’).

         REVIEW
         This Policy will be reviewed once per Council term (every four years) or as required from time to
         time.
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