Council's Biannual Commemorative and Recognised Days Grants Program opens

Maitland City Council’s Commemorative and Recognised Days Grants Program opens today, Monday 11 January 2021.

The program provides opportunities for local non-profit community based organisations and groups to assist in the coordination of activities and events within the Maitland area that directly relate to National and International Days or Weeks or Commemorative Days. Applicants may apply for funding under two categories including Commemorative Days, and Recognised Days and Weeks.

Commemorative Days include ceremonies which acknowledge and commemorate the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served Australia and its allies in wars, conflicts and peace operations. Projects such as ceremonies associated with ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day are included in this category.

Recognised Days and Weeks include significant cultural and community initiatives which celebrate national and international days and weeks such as International Day of People with Disability, Harmony Day and Child Protection Week.

The grants offer up to $3,000 in funding which must be matched with cash, materials, volunteer hours or in kind initiatives.

Projects eligible for application should include activities and events that involve, educate and benefit residents in the Maitland community in line with the Section 356 Community Grants Policy.

Applications close Monday 22 February 2021.

Submissions will be assessed against eligibility and assessment criteria set out in the guidelines and application form available on Council’s website. For more information or to complete an application, visit here.