Bonnyrigg Town Centre Activation Program

Bonnyrigg Town Centre is a unique place of cultural unity and diversity; it is the embodiment of a modern multicultural community. It is a place that is waiting to be discovered by locals and visitors alike. Its community provides an experience where people are engaged and empowered, who share their knowledge freely and are supportive in building a culture of understanding that extends far beyond the Town Centre of Bonnyrigg.

The Bonnyrigg Town Centre Activation Program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations that support the unique diversity of Bonnyrigg. The grant program provides opportunities for activities and events to be held, that are open to all to attend and that support the vision of Bonnyrigg with its rich culture and community spirit.

One-off grants of up to $3,500 (excluding GST) are available to assist in delivering activities and events within the Bonnyrigg Town Centre. Each year, Council receives more applications than it can fund, therefore this is a competitive grants program.

Applications have now closed.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, the applicant and event must meet the following criteria:

Applicant:

  • Is a not-for-profit organisation.
  • Is incorporated or is auspiced by an incorporated organisation for the purposes of the application.
  • Is located in the Fairfield City Local Government Area (LGA) or will provide services to residents within Fairfield LGA.
  • Does not owe any reports or money to Fairfield City Council as a result of previous funding or grants; and
  • Has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the events that are the subject of this grant.

Event:

  • Must be held between 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
  • Must be held in a public place in the Bonnyrigg Town Centre Area.
  • Be open to the general public (not restricted to a specific section of the public).
  • Be actively advertised to the general public; and
  • Funds are to be used as a contribution to event costs and are not to be used for consultancy fees or administrative charges.

A maximum of two grants for the Bonnyrigg Town Centre Activation Program can be applied for per financial year.

Application Process

  • One-off funding of up to $3,500 (excluding GST) will be available to assist your organisation and partners deliver your proposed event.
  • Applications for funding will open on Tuesday 5 March 2024 and close at 5pm on Friday 5 April 2024.
  • Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Applications must meet the above eligibility criteria.
  • Events delivered in partnership with other organisations are encouraged.
  • One organisation must take the lead and auspice the event/activity, enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with Fairfield City Council and report on the outcomes of the event: and
  • Applications will be assessed by a panel of independent professionals and once a decision has been made, successful organisations will be advised via email.

Successful Applications

  • If you are successful, your organisation will enter a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Fairfield City Council that will define the role/s and responsibilities of both parties.
  • Your application serves as the basis for the development of the MOU which will be written by Fairfield City Council and signed off by the successful organisation.
  • If you are successful, your organisation will need to submit a Tax Invoice for the agreed amount plus GST.; and
  • In consideration of the minimal amount of funds available, if you are successful, your organisation agrees not to charge an Administration fee for the delivery of the event.

Bonnyrigg Town Centre Activation Boundary

Activations and events must be held in a public place in the Bonnyrigg Town Centre Area. Please see below map.

Bonnyrigg Town Centre Activation boundary map

 

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