NECF Celebrating Round 4 - 2025

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Eligibility

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Applicants please note:

Before completing this application form, you should have read the North East Community Fund Guidelines.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 3pm, Tuesday 29 April 2025. Awarding of grants and advice to recipients will occur in July 2025. 

If you have any questions, please contact the North East Community Fund team on 1800 105 105 or email communityfund@northeastlink.vic.gov.au

What you'll need:

Before you start your application, it is recommended that you download a preview of the form to understand what information is required. Please note that you will be required to upload supporting documents to assist with assessment of your application - the list below outlines the documents you'll be required to provide. If documents aren't provided at the time of submitting your application it may result in your application not being eligible for funding.

  • Public Liability Insurance ($10M) and Certificate of Incorporation (required)
  • Annual report including financial statements (required)
  • Quotes for all items >$1,000 (required)
  • Letters of support (recommended)
  • Project/Program and Risk Management plan (optional)
  • Evidence of co-funding (required where applicable)
  • Asset owner evidence of consent (required where applicable)
  • Evidence of asset ownership or current land/building lease (required where applicable)

Please ensure you are applying for the correct category for your initiative:

This application is for projects such as festivals, events, and installations that bring local people together, some examples include:

  • Concerts
  • Community festivals   
  • Cultural events or festival
  • Art exhibition/ Workshop/ Installation e.g a mural
1. I confirm that this application is for a North East Community Fund Celebrating communities and neighbourhood grant - up to $20,000 for festivals, events, and installations that bring local people together. * Required

Project Location

2. Please select which priority suburb your project will take place? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for 2. Please select which priority suburb your project will take place?

Conflict of Interest Declaration

This information helps North East Community Fund staff to determine who can review your application during the assessment phase.

3. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) or at a division within VIDA? * Required
4. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed by a Government Agency, including local councils within the North East Link project area (City of Banyule, City of Boroondara, City of Manningham, City of Nillumbik, City of Whitehorse, City of Whittlesea) or within State or Federal Government? * Required
5. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application either an employee of, or related to any members of parliament or their staff? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "3. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) or at a division within VIDA?" on page 1
  • "4. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed by a Government Agency, including local councils within the North East Link project area (City of Banyule, City of Boroondara, City of Manningham, City of Nillumbik, City of Whitehorse, City of Whittlesea) or within State or Federal Government?" on page 1
  • "5. Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application either an employee of, or related to any members of parliament or their staff?" on page 1

Confirmation of Eligibility

I confirm that the applicant:

  • has read and understands the program guidelines.
  • is an incorporated not-for-profit community organisation; or is auspiced by a incorporated not-for-profit community organisation. 
  • is located in the City of Banyule, City of Boroondara, City of Manningham, City of Nillumbik,City of Whitehorse or City of Whittlesea local government areas, with the initiative or project to take place in a priority suburb.
  • has an Australian Business Number (ABN) and is able to provide an incorporation number
  • is able to demonstrate financial viability. 
  • does not have a debt or outstanding acquittal owing to the State Government Authority where the project will be undertaken.
  • has the appropriate type and level of insurance. 
  • does not derive income from gambling, and is not proposing to promote gambling through this project.

Additionally, I confirm that the proposed project:

  • has not commenced, and is not already fully funded by Local Government, the Victorian Government, or the Australian Government.
  • can be completed within 12 months of the funding announcement.
7. The above statements are true for my organisation * Required
You must confirm that all statements above are true and correct.

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