Wellington Shire Council's vision is for happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities.
After Hours Emergency
1300 366 244Quick Response Grants support the delivery of outcomes that have positive impacts on the wider Wellington community. Eligible projects submitted under this program will be assessed within two weeks.
We understand that there are circumstances where the community may need some financial assistance to complete a project, run an event or undertake some maintenance on their facility. This grant aims to build community capacity by encouraging participation and inclusion, growing community partnerships, providing learning opportunities, supporting social connectedness, and activating our community spaces such as parks, halls and other facilities.
The Quick Response Grants are open all year round and applications are made available for not-for-profit community groups looking for funding of up to $2,500. Applications must be received 21 days prior to you starting your activity.
The Quick Response Grant Guidelines and Assessment Criteria will assist with eligibility and what is required to submit an application. Prior to completing the application form you should contact Wellington Shire Council to seek feedback on your proposal. This will ensure that you are applying in the correct funding category and your application meets the funding guidelines.
The Assessment Criteria form should be used as a reference by all applicants when they are completing their application form. It is used to assess all Quick Response Grant applications.
Provides assistance to allow individuals to participate in activities and events as representatives of the Wellington Community. Successful applications will be able to demonstrate a community benefit that will be achieved by sharing information and skills learnt through their experiences.
Guidelines and Assessment Criteria for Individual Sponsorship.
Provides funding to assist individuals to participate in recognised activities or events. Successful applications will be able to demonstrate a community benefit that will be achieved by sharing information and skills learnt through their experiences.
Guidelines and Assessment Criteria for Team/Community Group Sponsorship.