Community Grants

For many community based organisations these days - the only way to raise money is by fundraising. Going out and soliciting donations from the general public - clubs, charities, and community organisations are often significantly restricted in what they can do. This is because of the unfortunate fact that large scale fundraising is only possible for those groups who already have large stocks of resources.

Thankfully, there is a second way of raising funds which is actually a lot more efficient. Community grants are payments to community organisations, based on the request or application for the funds.

So - if you are the head of such a group, and you are currently looking to fund a new project (or even continue an existing one) - read on to find out more about community grants.

What Are Community Grants?

Community grants are cash payments made to community groups, with no requirement that the money be paid back.

In most cases, grants are under $20,000 - but in some exceptional circumstances, groups have been known to receive as much as $100,000 to fund their projects. The level of funding really depends on how ambitious your project is, and which grant you apply for.

Most grants are issued for the following purposes:

• Projects which will benefit the community in the long term.
• Projects which improve the way of life for a specific group within the community.
• Projects which will enhance knowledge and provide unique experiences.

For example, a community project which aims to support people living in homes with no insulation might receive a grant of $20,000 - due to the positive effects of this idea. One of the key factors in the decision making process is how many people will be affected. The higher the number, the more likely your group is to receive the cash.

How to Apply for Community Grants

Community grant websites list various organisations that provide government grants on a regular basis. Additionally, in some cases, grants may be sponsored by corporations - who are seeking to target a specific area of the community - i.e. children, families on low incomes, etc.

That corporation will then base its decision on how well an application relates to the targeted cause. Hence - our key tip for groups applying for community grants is to read the proposal carefully, and word your application such that it reflects exactly upon what the grant is being targeted towards.

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