Paving the Way Forward 2024 Community Grants

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Eligibility

* indicates a required field.

Before you begin

Please read the program guidelines before completing the application form.

You must submit your completed application by the closing date.

Please contact us if you have any questions about the eligibility criteria.

Confirmation of eligibility

I confirm that:
  • I have read and understand the program guidelines
  • Your project aligns with one or more of the Paving The Way Forward project categories 
    • Communication and participation
    • Maintenance and amenity
    • Community, connection and spaces 
    • Safety, Health and wellbeing 
    • Employment and education
  • Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Have a valid Australian bank account.
  • include a business plan or details of a Business Model Canvas
  • The project must mainly benefit the residents of Flemington and/or North Melbourne public housing estate but it can benefit other groups as well.
  • Be completed within the date of receiving payment and can be delivered between Dec 2024 and May 2025.
  • Projects are required to have a minimum of $20Million of Public Liability Insurance coverage OR You have received a Letter of support from another organisation and/or evidence from the venue where your project is being held that they will provide Public Liability on your behalf for up to $20Million.
  • Have no outstanding grant acquittals with Local Impact.

The project does not:

  • claim retrospective funding for costs already incurred
  • attempt to change the law/direct political donations
  • break any laws
  • operate purely for commercial gain
  • involve gambling
  • exclude or offend any part of the community
  • encourage violence or involve the use of weapons
  • mistreat, exploit or harm animals
  • create environmental hazards
  • present a danger to public health or safety
  • contribute to modern slavery
I confirm that all statements above are true and correct * Required

Sorry, you are not eligible for the program. Please review our guidelines or review the program for more information. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I confirm that all statements above are true and correct" on page 1

Information you’ll need to attach to your application

  • Before you begin, save any supporting documents to your desktop. You can find details about required documents in the grant guidelines on our program page.
  • If you are not an eligible entity (see eligibility criteria above), you’ll need to provide a letter of support and financials from a project partner with a valid ABN.
  • Depending on the amount you’re requesting, you may also need to demonstrate your ability to deliver the project on time and within budget by providing items such as:
    • project costings and quotes
    • financials for your organisation/project partner.
    • copies of permits, insurances and project designs
    • letters of support from other not-for-profit organisations
    • a project plan (if applicable)