TCE grants round closes soon

APPLICATIONS close soon for the latest round of grants from Torquay Community Enterprise.

Funded by Torquay’s Bendigo Bank and overseen by a local board of directors who are all 3228 community members, TCE exists to give money back to community organisations and supports a variety of local initiatives and programs.

Whether it is education, sport, the arts, or the environment, all 3228 organisations are encouraged to check their eligibility for funding.

Each year, TCE aims to support a diverse range of community groups and can offer grants of up to $2,000 in the existing round.

Larger project grants can also be discussed.

Projects and activities must offer clear public benefit to the community, building social capital and supporting community welfare.

Preference will be given to projects that support:

• Access and equity for all abilities
• Community capacity building projects
• Cultural and arts initiatives
• Environmental conservation and awareness
• Families, children and youth initiatives
• Community health and wellbeing
• * Schools and early education
• Sport and recreation initiatives, and
• Preservation of regional history.

Groups must also not have received a grant the year before (no recurrent requests)

The application process is easy and committee members are available, if needed, to discuss the grants process.

Applications close at midnight on November 3.

For more information or to submit your application, head to torquaycommunityenterprise.org.au