Thriving Communities grants program guidelines

Meet at least two:

• The project supports the community to thrive by supporting or improving equity, opportunity and inclusivity
• The project demonstrates a community need
• The project is locally led and supports GWW’s diverse community to succeed.

We will also assess your organisation’s capacity to deliver, including your track record, budget, risk and delivery schedule.

Meet at least two:

• The project supports communities to thrive by supporting development in our region
• The project demonstrates evidence of community need
• The project is locally led and supports GWW’s diverse community to succeed.

 We will also assess your organisation’s capacity to deliver, including your track record, budget, risk and delivery schedule.

Projects that:

• Provide opportunities for the community to gather and celebrate, such as local community festivals
• Are led by our diverse communities, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Support the sustainable use of water, increase tree canopy and green open spaces, such as tree plantings.

Note these are examples only. We will consider a range of projects that meet the selection criteria.

Projects that:

• Provide access to learning and career opportunities in the water sector, for example, mentoring programs
• Help local industry to thrive, such as research projects and agricultural initiatives
• Partner with our diverse communities, including First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• Support the sustainable use of water, including increased tree canopy, revegetation and habitat restoration.

Note these are examples only. We will consider a range of projects that meet the selection criteria.

• program coordination and facilitation
• purchase of materials for events and activities
• marketing materials
• skills development, training and workshops
• venue hire, including furniture hire or purchase
• project evaluation.

• program coordination and facilitation
• purchase of materials for events and activities
• skills development, training and workshops
• venue hire, including furniture hire or purchase
• project development and resourcing
• research and evaluation.

• capital works or improvements (major improvements to fixed assets, buildings or grounds)
• scholarships, donations or prize money
• emergency relief or disaster appeals
• high-risk events or activities that are damaging or harmful to people or the environment, including activities that would alter water flows, for example locating a pool in a creek
• alcohol, drug or tobacco use (as a primary activity)
• activities that primarily benefit an individual
• activities aligned to political, religious, gambling, weaponry or military pursuits
• projects undertaken for commercial gain or benefit
• funding for a permit application or planning permit.

• scholarships, fundraising appeals or prize money
• general donations
• emergency relief or disaster appeals
• high-risk events or activities that are damaging or harmful to people or the environment, including activities that would alter water flows, for example, locating a pool in a creek
• alcohol, drug or tobacco use (as a primary activity)
• activities that primarily benefit an individual
• activities aligned to political, religious, gambling, weaponry or military pursuits
• projects undertaken for commercial gain or benefit
• funding for a permit application or planning permit.

• are based in GWW’s service area
• are an incorporated or registered not-for-profit organisation or can prove an auspice arrangement with an appropriate organisation
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and Australian bank account
• have public liability insurance (PLI)

• operate in GWW’s service area
• are an incorporated or registered not-for-profit community organisation, or can prove an auspice arrangement with an appropriate organisation
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and Australian bank account
• have the required insurances, such as professional indemnity and/or public liability insurance

• you are a GWW employee or supplier
• the project or initiative has already been delivered or commenced
• your project or event has already received funding for three consecutive years
• you have not met previous obligations to GWW on grant and project reporting.

• you are a GWW employee or supplier
• the project or initiative has already been delivered or commenced
• your proposal has previously received funding from GWW
• you have not met previous obligations to GWW on grant and project reporting.