Grant Overview
West Tamar Council is offering grants (up to the value of $4000) to assist community groups in the West Tamar municipality to hold community Australia Day events.
On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what is great about Australia and being Australian. It is the day to reflect on what we can be proud of and for communities to celebrate together. In line with the National Australia Day Council, West Tamar Council encourages our valued community groups to ‘Celebrate What’s Great’.
Please note: If your application is successful, Council may decide to part-fund your event/project to support more groups in the community.
Applicants are expected to contribute financially or in-kind to the cost of the event.
Applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 28 October 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
Assessment Criteria
To hold Australia Day events in the West Tamar Municipal Area, applicants must:
- Be from not-for-profit organisations.
- Hold the event on Australia Day: Sunday 26 January 2025.
- Be initiated within the community and actively involve local people.
- Be inclusive of all sectors of the community.
- Hold the appropriate insurances to cover the event (please attach copies with application).
Applications will not be considered if they are:
- Commercial enterprise events.
- Private functions.
- Seeking retrospective funding.
- Seeking to pay debts.
Applications must:
- Include detailed estimates of costs.
- Include written evidence from the community demonstrating support.
- Be discussed with Council’s Community Development Officer prior to submission.
Show evidence of a progression toward self-funding (Council may not recurrently fund the same events in consecutive years).
Assessment Process and Timeline
| Your application will be assessed against the selection criteria in conjunction with any supporting documentation and quotes. | |
| 28 October 2024 (5pm) | Grant Applications Close – late applications will not be accepted |
| 22 November 2024 | Applicants notified of decision in writing |
| 26 January 2025 | Australia Day community event |
| 28 February 2025 | Grant acquittal and evaluations due |
Submitting Your Application
Applications must be received by close of business (5pm) on 28 October 2024.
In person at any of the following council offices:
Riverside: 2-4 Eden Street, Riverside 7250
Windsor (Riverside): 1 Windsor Drive, Riverside 7250
Beaconsfield: 6 West Street, Beaconsfield 7270
Mailing Address: PO Box 16, Riverside TAS 7250
Email: wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au
Late applications will not be accepted.
Keen To Learn More?
For further information or to discuss your event idea please contact Council’s Community Development Officer on 6323 9200 or email: wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au
Assistance completing the application form is available by appointment only.