Torquay Community Enterprise grants open for 2023

THIS year’s Torquay Community Enterprise grants are now open and are welcoming applications from charitable and not-for-profit organisations.

These grants provide an opportunity for local initiatives to receive funding and support in addressing community needs within the 3228 postcode.

Funded through linked accounts at the Bendigo Bank, the program’s primary objective is to allocate funds in a way that responds to the specific requirements of the community.

With a focus on enhancing social capital and supporting community welfare, the grants aim to foster public benefit and contribute to the betterment of the Torquay region.

Successful projects from previous grant cycles include the  provision of equipment for the Little Athletics program, the creation of Indigenous shirts for the Torquay Hockey Club, the organization of the Arts of the Minds event, and the establishment of the popular Torquay History Trail.

To be considered for funding, projects must clearly demonstrate how they will benefit the public and contribute to the growth and development of the community.

Grants have a project cap of $2,000, which covers all expenses including GST.

Torquay Community Enterprise welcome grant vproposals in several categories, ensuring a wide range of community needs are addressed. These include:

• Access and equity for all abilities – Projects that promote inclusivity and provide equal opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities
• Community capacity building projects – Initiatives aimed at empowering and strengthening community members, enhancing their skills, knowledge, and resources
• Cultural and arts initiatives – Projects that celebrate and promote local cultural heritage, creativity, and artistic expression
• Environmental conservation and awareness – Efforts focused on preserving the environment, raising awareness about sustainability, and protecting natural resources
• Families, children, and youth initiatives – Programs that cater to the needs of families, children, and young people, fostering their well-being and development
• Community health and wellbeing – Projects that promote physical and mental health, offering support services and activities to enhance the well-being of community members
• Sport and recreation initiatives – Funding opportunities for sports clubs, recreational programs, and facilities that encourage an active and healthy lifestyle, and
• Preservation of regional history – Projects that document, preserve, and share the rich historical heritage of the Torquay region, ensuring its legacy for future generations.

Interested parties are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications by the end of June.

For more information and to dowbload the grant application, head to the Torquay Community Enterprise website at torquaycommunityenterprise.org.au or email the program administrators directly at [email protected]