Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants Policy

Our Community Strengthening Grants Policy (the Policy) sets out our framework for delivering grant funding. It provides information for Council and the community on the principles guiding the administration of the Boroondara Community Strengthening Grants program.

The Policy:

• aligns the Grants program with our strategic objectives
• establishes clear expectations around Council and community roles
• provides us with direction to develop community grants and funding programs
• sets out an accessible yet rigorous and robust approach to governance and accountability.

This ensures the process of allocating and monitoring grants will be fair, transparent​ and inclusive.

We recognise the value and importance of the role community groups and organisations play in building vibrant, inclusive and healthy communities.

The objectives of this Policy are to:

• increase residents’ participation in their community
• increase inclusion and representation of under-represented groups and issues
• develop innovative approaches to local issues and service deliver
• assist groups and volunteers to develop skills and build capacity
• encourage the sustainability and better governance of community organisations
• encourage partnerships between local organisations and the development of local community networks.