2010 Grants Program applications now closed

• The Geelong Community Foundation has launched the 2010 Community Grants Program. Grants will be given to develop projects or programs in the Geelong Region.

  Applications have been invited from charitable or welfare not for profit organizations, which are Income Tax Exempt and endorsed as Deductible Gift Recipients, to fund new projects and programs for the benefit of the community.

  Funding is available for grants up to $30,000 for each suitable program or project. The Geelong region is defined by the boundaries of the City of Greater Geelong, the Borough of Queenscliffe, the Surf Coast and Golden Plains Shires.

  While generally these grants are for a one-off activity which can be completed within 12 months and do not imply continuing support, the Foundation will consider applications for projects that have a two year life span only, with a maximum annual grant of $25,000 and no continuing support implied.

  All applications are now in and successful grant applications will be announced over the next few months.