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Matching fund information kit
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- What is the matching fund?
- Who should apply?
- Eligible projects
- Non-eligible projects
- Project types
- Application forms and guidelines
What is the matching fund?
The Neighbourhood Matching Fund essentially aims to increase the active participation of community members and support the development and implementation of community-driven initiatives. This in turn will lead to healthier and stronger communities. These initiatives must happen at a neighbourhood level.
The fund will enable community groups – both formal and informal – to realise goals and initiatives within their neighbourhoods, while not relying entirely on government funding. The concept of matched funding allows council to support the community while also encouraging communities to become self driven and sustainable.
The fund will allow many opportunities within neighbourhoods including:
- Participation in a community activity;
- Enabling neighbourhoods to develop different skills;
- Assistance in the development of partnerships; and,
- Renewal and revitalisation of places and spaces within the neighbourhood.
With this program, it is important to remember and appreciate that the process of bringing together a community/neighbourhood to complete a project is as important as the project itself. The development and strengthening of relationships at a local level is vital in the quest to improve the health, well being and sustainability of a community.
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Small projects |
Large projects |
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Projects funded for up to $3000 Projects to run for less than six months Will be assessed twice per year Staff review Notice given to applicants within two weeks of closing date
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Projects funded between $3000 and $10,000 Projects to be completed within 12 months Will be assessed once per year – January Councillor review (based upon staff recommendations) $30,000 allocated to large projects Notice given to applicants within four weeks of closing date This funding is continuously open |
Who should apply?
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Neighbourhood based groups of residents such as Neighbourhood Watch, etc.
Grants will not be made to:
- Individuals;
- Government agencies, religious organisations, political groups, health services, media and non-neighbourhood based groups, and;
- Applicants who have not successfully completed or acquitted Neighbourhood Matching Funding from the previous two years.
Eligible projects
For a project to be funded it must demonstrate how it addresses the program's primary aim of strengthening and activating the local community/neighbourhood.
Funded projects will:
- Involve neighbours in the planning and implementation of the project;
- Demonstrate how the community will do it for themselves, how it will develop appropriate and necessary relationships with external partners (government, services and/or business) how the project will be supported into the future; and,
- Provide a public benefit that results in a project or activity that benefits a geographic neighbourhood
Non-eligible projects
- Projects that require funds for the following aspects will not be funded.
- Duplication or support of an existing program/project or service.
- Funding for a project already in the Council Plan.
- Operational expenses that do not related specifically to the funded project.
- Purchase of land or buildings.
- Travel outside of Wodonga.
- Expenditures or commitments made before the project contract is signed.
Project types
Please note that projects for the large projects' section must fit within one of the following categories.
Arts
Projects that contribute community art to a neighbourhood or works to increase the participation of the neighbourhood's residents within art based programs/projects are eligible.
Possible examples include:
- Community Art projects; and,
- Art workshops for local disengaged youth.
Celebration
Projects that allow neighbours to come together, celebrate and socialize are eligible. Please note that celebration projects will only be funded as one off projects.
Possible examples include:
- Celebrations that are in line with broader events such as sporting events, National Youth Week, Seniors Week, etc ; and,
- Events that aim to allow neighbours a chance to introduce and meet each other.
Infrastructure
Projects that aim to upgrade, develop or improve a neighbourhood's community infrastructure are eligible. Please note these projects can not fund the improvement of privately owned facilities.
Possible examples include:
- Upgrade of a neighbourhood playground;
- Improvement to recreation facilities; and,
- Community notice boards/signage.
Neighbourhood development
Projects that work to develop the skills or increase the capacity of neighbourhood members are eligible.
Possible examples include:
- Training program for young mums to return to work; and,
- Computer training for older community members.
Environmental
Projects that address environmental issues and concerns within a neighbourhood are eligible.
Possible examples include:
- Tree-planting projects;
- Water way clean-ups; and,
- Recycling campaigns.
Neighbourhood safety
Projects that address community safety and security issues are eligible. These projects can include addressing perceptions of community safety.
Possible examples include:
- Neighbourhood lighting; and,
- Vandalism reduction projects – street art projects, etc.
Application forms and guidelines
Click here for application forms and guidelines
