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Community Clean-up Support Grants

Emergency Recovery Victoria · Australia

The Community Clean-up Support Grants supported Victorian councils affected by the June 2021 Flood and Storm to fund not-for-profit community groups delivering local clean-up recovery initiatives. Funding covered out-of-pocket recovery expenses, equipment hire, disposal costs and specialist professional support.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $657K

Closed

29 Mar 2022

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Eligible applicants were limited to specified Victorian councils impacted by the June 2021 Flood and Storm. Only one application was permitted per LGA. An LGA in a regional partnership application could not also submit an individual application. Councils had to submit a Delivery Plan and deliver activities in eligible flood- or storm-affected areas.
Applications were invited from eligible Victorian councils impacted during the June 2021 Flood and Storm: Bass Coast Council, Baw Baw Shire Council, Cardinia Shire Council, Hepburn Shire Council, Latrobe City Council, Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Moorabool Shire Council, Murrindindi Council, South Gippsland Council, Wellington Shire Council and Yarra Ranges Shire Council. Only one application could be submitted per local government area. If applying as part of a regional partnership application, an LGA could not also submit an individual application. Activities had to occur in a flood- or storm-affected area in an eligible council and councils were required to submit a Delivery Plan outlining the financial request, proposed delivery dates, delivery approach and whether the program would be delivered within a single LGA or across several LGAs.

What's Funded

Councils could use grant funding to provide direct support to not-for-profit community groups planning or facilitating community recovery clean-up initiatives and activities, including covering out-of-pocket expenses, rental or leasing of specialist equipment such as portable sawmills, wood splitters, mulchers, chainsaws and trailers, associated fuel and disposal costs, and specialist professional support such as arborists.

Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes included delivery of direct clean-up recovery benefits to flood- and storm-affected communities, reduced financial stress, improved mental health outcomes, reduced occupational health and safety risks, stronger community group capability, and implementation of council delivery plans aligned with local recovery priorities.

Key Information

Applicant Types

local_government

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitysustainabilityemploymentother

Keywords

community recoveryclean-upflood recoverystorm recoverylocal governmentcouncilsnot-for-profit community groupsequipment hire

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Community Clean-up Support Grants?

The Community Clean-up Support Grants is a non-profit grant offered by Emergency Recovery Victoria in Australia, providing Up to $657K in funding. The Community Clean-up Support Grants supported Victorian councils affected by the June 2021 Flood and Storm to fund not-for-profit community groups delivering local clean-up recovery initiatives. Funding covered out-of-pocket recovery expenses, equipment hire, disposal costs and specialist professional support.

How much funding does the Community Clean-up Support Grants provide?

The Community Clean-up Support Grants provides Up to $657K in funding.

Who is eligible for the Community Clean-up Support Grants?

Eligible applicants were limited to specified Victorian councils impacted by the June 2021 Flood and Storm. Only one application was permitted per LGA. An LGA in a regional partnership application could not also submit an individual application. Councils had to submit a Delivery Plan and deliver activities in eligible flood- or storm-affected areas.

When does the Community Clean-up Support Grants close?

Applications closed on 29 Mar 2022.

What activities are funded?

Councils could use grant funding to provide direct support to not-for-profit community groups planning or facilitating community recovery clean-up initiatives and activities, including covering out-of-pocket expenses, rental or leasing of specialist equipment such as portable sawmills, wood splitters, mulchers, chainsaws and trailers, associated fuel and disposal costs, and specialist professional support such as arborists.

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