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Governance, Skills and Capacity Building Grants

The Governance, Skills and Capacity Building category supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations, social enterprises and individuals to meet their governance requirements, develop new skills and build their capacity.

Typical projects

Projects or activities that build the applicants capacity to operate and plan for the future, including

activities that improve knowledge, skills and resources required to operate effectively
training and education programs
mentoring programs
networking opportunities
best practice resources and guides
technology and systems
development of governance strategies and plans
strategic, business and financial planning activities (e.g. business plans, mentoring, program development, marketing, fundraising, membership)
policy development (e.g. Working with Children, volunteers, OH&S)

Projects and activities NOT eligible for this grant include

projects that have already been funded by Council
capital expenditure that is not for IT/computing related equipment or systems
marketing, promotion or advertising products

Expected outcomes
Projects are expected to deliver one or more of the following outcomes

improved resilience and sustainability of social enterprises, not-for-profit community groups and organisations and Committees of Management
communities confident to plan, take action, solve problems and lead in the community
not for profit community groups and organisations are sustainable
reduced ongoing reliance on Council resources by not-for-profit community groups and organisations

Timing

Applications are assessed and awarded three times a year. Applications received by 4.00 pm on the second Wednesday of February, June and October will be assessed and awarded by the end of the following month.

Read the Program Guidelines to check if you are eligible to apply

Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines 2021-2022 (Word)(DOCX, 7MB)

Murrindindi Shire Council Grants and Contributions Program Guidelines 2021-2022 (PDF)(PDF, 3MB)