An opportunity for community minded residents to apply for a two-year voluntary appointment as a Community Representative for the Annual Community Grants Assessment Panels.
The Community Grants Program is an annual funding round established to support and encourage community organisations to develop and deliver projects and programs that respond to the changing needs of the Port Phillip community.
The successful applicants will apply their knowledge of the local community sector and understanding of the funding and grants as a member of one of two panels.
The assessment panels consist of one Councillor, one Senior Council Officer and two community representatives who come together to review the grant submissions and form recommendations for Council. Each panel member will contribute a minimum of 30 hours will be required over a 3-week period in September 2021 to review the submissions before 3 panel meetings that take place in late September and October
Applicants must:
The successful applicants will apply their knowledge of the local community sector and understanding of the funding and grants as a member of one of two panels.
The assessment panels consist of one Councillor, one Senior Council Officer and two community representatives who come together to review the grant submissions and form recommendations for Council. Each panel member will contribute a minimum of 30 hours will be required over a 3-week period in September 2021 to review the submissions before 3 panel meetings that take place in late September and October
Applicants must:
- be a resident of the City of Port Phillip.
- be able to commit time to reading grant applications and attending evening panel assessments in September – October 2021.
- adhere to the City of Port Phillip confidentiality and conflict of interest requirements.
- have access to a computer and the internet to review electronic applications.
- Commitment to supporting and strengthening a diverse community that encourages the participation and inclusion of all residents.
- Understanding and/or experience of the issues affecting diverse and marginalised people in the City of Port Phillip.
- Knowledge of local community organisations and groups and an awareness of local networks.
- Involvement in local community including but not limited to clubs, organisations, committees and groups.
- Experience in the administration of community funded projects and or the grants assessment process.
- Accepted until Sunday, 30 May 2021 midnight
- Apply Here
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Grants and Funding
City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182, Australia
Tel: 03 9209 6777
Website: www.portphillip.vic.gov.au