Community Funding Streams
Veolia Mulwaree Trust
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust manages and distributes funds to not-for-profit community groups and organisations for the benefit of the former Mulwaree Shire Council area, as well as its immediate surrounds. Through the Trust, Veolia has supported local schools and preschools, sporting facilities, parks and playgrounds, emergency services, charities and community service organisations. The Trust also supports a range of academic and creative arts scholarships annually.
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust's second funding round of 2022 is now open with applications accepted until 5pm on 8 June 2022. Two funding programs are available:
· Donation Program - Assistance with smaller community projects, funding of up to $1000 available.
· Grant Program - for larger projects, including capital works and equipment.
Further information is available by contacting the Veolia Mulwaree Trust office on (02) 4822 2786 or by emailing vmt@veolia.com
Guidelines and FAQs to support the application for Donations, Grants, and Scholarships are published here. A list of recent and previous recipients of the Veolia Mulwaree trust can be found here.
Infigen
Infigen aim to foster lasting relationships with community organisations by funding local initiatives and local not-for-profit organisations.
Infigen sponsors community projects that aim to make a positive difference in the areas of education, fire and police departments, social welfare, country shows, indigenous groups, sports clubs, art festivals and youth programs.
Community Fund and Sponsorship Application Guidelines and online Application forms are found on the Infigen website. Next round of funding closes February 2021
Tarago Village Discretionary Fund
Goulburn Mulwaree Council (GMC) provides funding to the Tarago Community through the Tarago Village Discretionary Fund (TVDF). The amount of the fund is calculated on rateable assessments in the Tarago area. The TVDF is administered by the TVDF Working Party that includes representatives from the Tarago community and GMC. The TVDF Working Party will be seeking submissions from the community in May 2022.
2022/2023 TDVF Bids are opening 1 May 2022 and closing 17June 2022
The Tarago Village Discretionary Funding can be used on anything so long as its legal and approved by the TVDF working party. Funding can be used for discreet purposes (e.g. new computer) or can be used in conjunction with funding from other sources.
To simplify the process, expedite approval and provide transparency, all applicants are to use the Application Form for the Village Discretionary Fund. The funding proposal is to outline the project proposed for the 2022/2023 financial year.
Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank’s aim is to help you when you need it most.
Helping with grants, scholarships and community focused appeals, we'll work alongside you to achieve your community outcomes.
Whether it's supporting the health and wellbeing of your community, or investing in the next generation, funds will go where they're needed most.
Community Fund and Sponsorship Application Guidelines and online Application forms are found on the Bendigo Bank website