THRIVE small group grants aims to provide local groups in the Fairfield Local Government Area with an opportunity to apply for up to $3,000.
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Ongoing
The THRIVE small group grants at Fairfield City Council aim to provide groups that are often not eligible to apply for mainstream grants with a small grant of up to $3,000 to assist in the delivery of an activity, event, performance, equipment purchases or an upgrade to their meeting place.
The THRIVE small group grants aims to give access to:
Small groups that are incorporated or unincorporated but come together because they have a common goal or interest
Groups that conduct activities that benefit a broader part of the community
Empower small groups to realise their events, activities etc
Who can apply, what is a group?
A group is two (2) or more people who meet regularly and run projects or activities that other people participate in. An example of a group could be the following:
Cultural groups – a group celebrating their cultural traditions
Volunteer group – a group of people volunteering for an organisation
Arts based group
Performance based group
Seniors group
Youth group
What can you use the money for?
Examples of what you can use the money for are:
Hiring of transport for group outings
Purchase of materials for example craft making
Translation of material or use of interpreters
Creation of an event or activity for your group
Celebration of a cultural event or performances
Support for volunteers delivering services to the community such as food and transport
Fund equipment that enhances and improves access to the group and location of where they meet (such as paint, tools etc)
Support of IT equipment for the delivery of education and/or service provision
Read more on the website.
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