Council Bushfire Recovery Grants

Council Bushfire Recovery Grants

Council is calling for applications for a special round of Community Financial Assistance Grants including event sponsorship and support, and a one-off round of business grants as part of its bushfire recovery program.

Grants of up to $5,000 without any co-contribution and $25,000 with a co-contribution are available for both programs.

Bushfire Recovery Round of the Community Assistance Grants

People and organisations running events are strongly encouraged to apply for a Community Financial Assistance Grant.

The Community Financial Assistance Grants will be open to individuals and organisations.

For a copy of the Bushfire Recovery Round Community Assistance Grants guidelines, click here.

Applications are only available on-line and can be accessed here.

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 6 April, 2020.

Business Grants (Visit Our Villages Fund)

Business Grants (Visit Our Villages Fund) are only available for businesses, or the owners of a commercial premise, in rural areas or one of the villages – this grant does not extend to businesses located within the township of Kyogle.

Eligible works and activities for the business grants include:

Works to the fabric of buildings that: improve the external appearance; and/or provide improved customer/public access; and/or contribute to the activation of the wider streetscape. Fit out works and/or new fixtures/fittings for registered food premises that: assist with compliance with regulatory requirements; and/or provide new/improved services for customers. Other works to improve the visual appearance of business premises. Customer service training and/or activities to safeguard or create new jobs. Any other activity that will support and stimulate the visitor economy.

For a copy of the Visit Our Villages Fund guidelines, click here.

Applications are only available on-line and can be accessed here.

Please note

Applications close at 4pm on Monday, 6 April, 2020.

Successful applicants will be notified in May.

For any inquiries, phone Council’s Recovery Officer and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator Suzie Coulston on 6632 1611.