Grants open: 7 May 2012
Grants close: 18 June 2012
The 2013 Community Services grants program is available to not-for-profit organisations seeking to undertake projects in 2013. The program creates opportunities for our community to join in and enjoy city life and contribute to Melbourne’s safety, health and happiness.
Last year’s Community Services grants program allocated approximately $778,000. Details of projects funded in the past are available online.
Category 6: Community Safety grants
- Open to: not-for-profit organisations
- Grants for: eligible projects that contribute to ensuring the municipality remains a safe and welcoming place to live in and visit, day and night
- Grant value: up to $10,000
Community Safety grants are awarded to projects that match the priority areas and goals within City of Melbourne’s Strategy for a Safer City, and Policy for the 24-Hour City. Proposed projects must address one or more of the priority areas and goals outlined below or contained within the Policy for the 24-Hour City.
Strategy for a Safer City priority areas and goals
- People: people are proud of the municipality of Melbourne, participate in city life and have a shared responsibility for Melbourne's reputation as a safe and liveable place.
- Places: Melbourne is a municipality of safe, inviting and diverse places which are connected and accessible, day and night.
- Partnerships: the City of Melbourne's key partners share a commitment to and responsibility for Melbourne's status as a safe and liveable community.
Policy for the 24 Hour City priority areas
- activation and cultural context through the development of safe, inclusive, and vibrant areas and activities that respects competing needs and differences within the 24 hour city.
- partnerships with service providers, traders and businesses, local residents, and the three tiers of government to ensure a holistic and consultative approach is taken to addressing the issues associated with the 24 hour city.
Contact
City Safety Senior Policy Officer
Phone: (03) 9658 9910
Other categories
The 2013 Community Services Grants program provides funding from 10 broad categories. Visit the Community Services grants page for details of all categories.
Information sessions
Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session, particularly if you are new to the City of Melbourne grants program.
- Information session 1: Tuesday 15 May 2012
- Information session 2: Wednesday 23 May 2012
Registration and full details of the information sessions are available here.
Guidelines
For complete details of all 2013 Community Services Grants categories and the full guidelines including the eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and process, download the 2013 Community Services grants guidelines (Word, 2MB).
It is highly recommended that all applicants read the full 2013 Community Services Grants guidelines prior to completing their application. If anything is unclear, contact the relevant grant category contact person to discuss your project.
Application form
Download the 2013 Community Services grants application form (Word, 2MB).
Submitting your application
Applications close at 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 and late applications are not accepted.
Applications can be submitted by email, post or in person.
Mail
Community Services Grants
City of Melbourne
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001
In person
City of Melbourne
Ground Floor, Council House 1
200 Little Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Please note: emails that arrive after 5.30pm on Monday 18 June 2012 will not be accepted.