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 2: Active Seniors grants and Community Meals Subsidy
- Open to: not-for-profit local seniors groups (aged 55+)
- Grants for: eligible projects designed to enhance older people's social opportunities and inclusion in the community
- Grant value: Active Seniors grants up to $1,000; Community Meals Subsidy $4 per person, per month
Active Seniors grants
The 2013 Active Seniors grants assist organisations and groups whose function is to enhance older people's social opportunities and inclusiveness within their community. Organisations will be funded for activities that aim to:
- reduce social isolation
- encourage seniors to be active in their community
- improve seniors’ health and wellbeing.
Priority will be given to groups and organisations that encourage active and healthy lifestyles.
Community Meals Subsidy
The City of Melbourne provides a subsidy for the provision of meals to community groups and organisations supporting seniors. Community meal subsidies are available in 2013 for seniors’ organisations that meet and share a meal on a regular basis.
Priority is given to groups and organisations that:
- provide a healthy, nutritious and affordable meal option
- offer a culturally appropriate meal if providing a meal for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors
- provide a range of activities or services that enhance senior’s social opportunities and support an active and healthy lifestyle.
Contact
Ageing and Inclusion Team
Phone: (03) 9658 9507
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 the Active Seniors grants and Community Meals Subsidy including the eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and process, download the 2013 guidelines (Word, 2MB).
It is highly recommended that all applicants read the full 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 Active Seniors grants and Community Meals Subsidy 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.