NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

HOME | CONTACT | ABOUT US | GATHERS | RESOURCES

CoPP | UPDATING | Community Sector News | 4 July 2023

[Edited extract from public address]

Welcome to the first Community Sector News for the FY 23-24. 

This month there are some new grant opportunities for Port Phillip community groups. Also, the Port Phillip Library Service are hosting a lot of interesting activities for the community.

 Training and Professional Development 

These workshops are part of the City of Port Phillip Community Training Calendar.

Grant Writing Workshop (in person) | Tuesday 25 July 2023 | 9.30am–12noon 

This free grant writing training session will cover all aspects of grant writing from where to find grants, understanding the guidelines and selection criteria, working through an application and budget and how to frame your project. Presented by Debby Maziarz.
  • Where: Council Chamber - St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
  • Cost: Free
  • Bookings: essential, online via Trybooking

Grant Writing Workshop 2023 (online) | Thursday 3 August 2023 | 6–8.30pm 

This free grant writing training session will cover all aspects of grant writing from where to find grants, understanding the guidelines and selection criteria, working through an application and budget and how to frame your project. Presented by Debby Maziarz.

Grant Writing for Creatives 2023 (online) | Thursday 10 August 2023 | 6–8.30pm

​This free grant writing training session will share:
  • practical and transferable ways to approach grant writing for arts and cultural projects
  • developing and communicating your project idea and your project plan
  • developing budgets and funding strategy
  • working with an auspice organisation
  • finding project partners
  • presenting support material
  • evaluating your project
  • more information about City of Port Phillip 2023/24 Cultural Development Fund grants.
Presented by Debby Maziarz. 
For more information: Sharyn Dawson, Arts Grants and Funding Organiser 03 9209 6165

Environmental Leaders Course 

The Port Phillip Environmental Leaders course for August 2023 is now open! The course is open to anyone who wants to be an environmental leader. Be inspired by like-minded people, develop an existing idea or come up with a new idea. There's no experience necessary. Your ideas, enthusiasm and openness are what they are looking for.
 

Challenging Ageism Free online short course 

The free online Challenging Ageism short course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence you need to recognise and challenge ageism wherever you see it.

What is ageism?
Ageism is all around us. In fact, because ageing is a universal experience, it is an unfortunate reality that most of us will experience ageism at some point in our lifetimes. You may be on the receiving end of it, see it happening to others or perpetuate ageism yourself, even unintentionally.

The Challenging Ageism Short Course will shine a light on what it's like to experience ageism and the common assumptions and behaviours that are contributing to ageist attitudes.

In this one-hour course, you will explore what ageism is, where it comes from and the serious consequences it has for older people and the societies they live in. You will learn to recognise ageism, including within yourself, and explore a range of proactive strategies you can put in place to challenge it.

 Grants and Funding 

Council's Seniors Festival Events Grants 2023 | applications closing 4 pm Friday 15 July 2023

The 2023 Seniors Festival runs from Sunday 1 October to Sunday 15 October 2023.

The City of Port Phillip Seniors Festival is a celebration for seniors. It includes free and low-cost events that recognise the valuable contribution seniors make to our community.

The City of Port Phillip 2023 Seniors Festival Events Grants applications open at 9 am on Friday 30 June and close 4 pm Friday 15 July 2023.

The City of Port Phillip provides grants to fund events in Port Phillip. The purpose of the Seniors Festival is to promote a positive attitude to ageing amongst the whole community.

We are interested in hosting events that showcase your organisation or community such as open days at sporting clubs and cultural groups, musical and literary events, dances and art exhibitions, events that prioritise inclusion and celebration.

Applicants who are interested in hosting an event are required to apply for a grant online through the Smarty Grants website.

Applicants can apply for a Seniors Festival Event grant up to $800.

For further information or if you require assistance with your application please contact, Assist on 9209 6777 and ask to speak to the Community Building Officer.

Quick Response Grants Program 2023-2024

The Quick Response Grant Program is open for applications.

The Quick Response Grant Program is a small grants program with 2 categories available for eligible community organisations, social enterprises and individuals.

Category 1: Support for Individuals
Maximum funding per application: $500
  • Purpose: To fund individual residents experiencing barriers to participate in elite and competitive local events or activities.
  • Objective: Support for individual residents who are experiencing barriers to participation and have been selected and or invited to participate in an educational, sporting, cultural, recreational, or artistic pursuit through elite and competitive local events and activities.
Recipients are only entitled to one-off funding under the grant program per financial year.

Category 2: Support for Community Organisations and Social Enterprises
Maximum funding per application: $2,000
  • Purpose: To fund community organisations and social enterprises to deliver programs and projects that support Council to achieve its strategic directions, and do not align with the objectives and / or other timelines of other Council grant programs.
  • Objectives:
    Support for:
    • programs and projects that increase social connection and participation, particularly for marginalised, vulnerable, and disadvantaged cohorts.
    • programs and projects that enhance, beautify, and celebrate our local neighbourhoods.
    • sustainability initiatives that maximise reuse and recycling opportunities and supports the circular economy.
    • economic and creative initiatives that encourage access to employment and education.
Recipients are only entitled to one-off funding under the grant program per financial year.

Program Timeframes
Applications are open during each financial year until funds are expended. Applications must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to commencement of the planned activity.
  • Applications close: 1st Monday of each month (7 August, 4 September and 2 October)
  • Applications assessment period 1 - 3 Weeks (from closing date)
  • Applicants notified and funds issued to successful applicant 3 - 4 weeks (from closing date)
  • Acquittal completed 4 weeks from activity, project or event completion.

South Melbourne Community Chest Grants 2023 | applications close 5pm Monday 7 August 2023

Annually, the South Melbourne Community Chest distributes proceeds from their OpShop, financial donations and bequests as grants to a wide variety of community organisations including environmental groups, after school programs, gymnastics, meal programs, and older persons groups and clubs within the City of Port Phillip.

If your group/club needs funding for a project that will benefit the local community and residents of the City of Port Phillip, you are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for a grant in the current round, you will need to download and complete the grant application form below.

Heritage Talk: Enchanted Beneath the Bluff | Tuesday 25 July 2023  | 6.30-7.30pm

Within a place of love, sorrow and salvation, where Elwood’s Swamp met St Kilda’s Red Bluff, two daring Theosophists – Agnes Simmons and Geraldine Minet – sought to bring prosperity to Colonial Victoria of the 1890’s in the midst of the Depression, challenging providence and geology.

Their engine ‘Helena’ was fired up to bore deeper for their black diamonds than any other coal exploration in the world!

Join us for a presentation by local historians Isaac Hermann and Heather Arnold on this little known aspect of Elwood’s history.

The talk will be specially introduced by architect and former Councillor David Brand.
Copies of the book will be available at the event.

 Other programs and initiatives 

Power Saving Bonus for all Victorian households | closing 31 August 2023

The Power Saving Bonus (PSB) is a one-off $250 payment to Victorian households who look for a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website.

The new $250 payment builds on the existing PSB program, previously available to eligible concession card holders.

The PSB4 program will close 31 August 2023. Applications can be completed online.

Need help? Make an appointment to have face to face assistance at:
Port Phillip Community Group, 161 Chapel Street, St Kilda. Phone 8598 6600.
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre, 87 Tennyson Street, Elwood. Phone 9531 1954.

English Conversation Cafe at the St Kilda Library | Tuesdays 11, 18 & 25 July 2023 |  1.30–2.30pm

Do you know someone who is interested in improving their English speaking skills and connecting with new people?

Join the FREE Conversation Café at St Kilda Library and practice speaking English in a fun and relaxed environment.

MORE:

City of Port Phillip (CoPP)
Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182
Email: news@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Labels: , , , , , , , , ,