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Matching Grants Program

Applications Now Open

The City of Sydney’s Local Action Plans Matching Grants Program has been established in response to the outcomes of the Local Action Plan Strategy and provides a mechanism for community engagement, skills development, capacity building and shared funding arrangements for the delivery of appropriate programs.

The aim of the Matching Grants Program is to support identified community projects or objectives in the Local Actions Plans by matching with City resources what is raised in-cash or in-kind by the community.  Through supporting participative community projects the Program encourages the generation of social capital to assist in developing stronger communities.

Project submissions will be required to demonstrate how they will meet the identified community projects or objectives in the Local Actions Plans which address a specific community need and/or build community capacity. Some of the projects or initiatives may include physical improvements, environmental sustainability projects, cultural projects, community activities and events.

The Local Action Plan Matching Grants Program is for small grants (in-cash / in-kind) from the City of Sydney of up to $5,000.

Matching Grants In-cash and In-kind

The significant difference between general grants or sponsorships and a matching grants model is the intent to support projects that involved genuine community participation.  With the community involved in projects and outcomes, relationships develop within the community and between the City.

By ‘matching’ what the community contributes to the project the City is building or strengthening partnerships between the City and the community, supporting the community identified projects and building a sense of community as people work together on the project.

Community contributions recognised include:

  • In-kind contributions such as donated supplies, materials or services
  • Volunteering time such as labour, set up & pack down, and meeting time to identify, plan and implement projects;
  • Direct cash input to the project (donations, income generated).

As a guide for calculating in-kind contributions use the cost price of the supplies, materials, or services contributed.

As a guide to calculating volunteer time or labour contributed to the project use the rate of $20 per hour.  For professional or contractor fees a guide for contributed services is $75 per hour.

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The City contribution will match the community contribution to projects in-cash or in-kind.  In-kind contributions from the City are defined as those things which would normally be charged for but are provided at a reduced rate or free of charge.  This may include park hire, venue hire, banner pole hire.  The City may contribute cash to match community in-kind contributions i.e. a project involving a community in-kind contribution for donated supplies, labour and volunteer hours to coordinate the project estimated at $2,500 could receive a cash grant of $2,500 from the City for the equipment and specialist staff required for the project.

Matching Grant Program applications and guidelines will be available from 11 August 2008 at the following council venues:

CBD
Tel: 02 9265 9333
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Level 2, Town Hall House
456 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
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Glebe
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Glebe Town Hall
160 St Johns Road
Glebe NSW 2037

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
More Info>>

Redfern
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

158 Redfern Street
Redfern NSW 2016

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon
More Info >>

Kings Cross
Email: council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

50 - 52 Darlinghurst Rd
Kings Cross NSW 2011

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 9am to 12 noon
More Info >>

Ultimo Community Centre
Tel: 02 9298 3111
Email: ultimocc@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Fax: 02 9298 3100

40 William Henry Street, Corner Harris Street
Ultimo NSW 2007

Monday to Friday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 4pm
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Pyrmont Community Centre
Tel: 02 9298 3130 or 02 9298 3134
Email: pyrmontcc@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Fax: 02 9298 3131

Corner of John and Mount Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 9pm
Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 4pm
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Redfern Community Centre
Tel: 02 9288 5713
Email: redferncc@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Fax: 02 9288 5714

29-53 Hugo Street
Redfern NSW 2016

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: Venue available for bookings.
More Info>>

Applications will also be available from the City’s website. Or you can request an application via e-mail from   lwelch@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.  

Applications will close at 5.00pm on Monday 22 September 2008. All applications received will be assessed by a panel of relevant City of Sydney officers.

Downloads

Successful 2007/2008 Local Action Plans Matching Grants Program

City's Grants and Sponsorships Policy

More Information

For information regarding the Program please contact the;

Project Coordinator (Local Action Plans)
Lynne Welch
Tel: 02 9265 9217
Email: lwelch@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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Last Updated: Wednesday 20 August, 2008
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