Level One - for requests from $5,000 to $10,000

The City of Melville is welcoming applications for programs, activities, events and services that address the current four focus areas, and that: 

• Are based in the City of Melville
• Are aligned to the Council's Corporate Plan priorities and linked to Council's core business and vision for the future.
• Are aligned to the City of Melville's values of relationships, excellence, vibrancy and well-being
  
• Will benefit a large/diverse number of people 
• Will observe access and inclusion principles 
• Create a long-term social, cultural or economic value for the community 
• Have clear objectives and outcomes 
• Have a realistic budget and is cost effective 
• Demonstrate a high level of self-help and involvement of members of the organisation 

 
To apply for Level One funding please read the guidelines and fill the appropriate application form.

Click here to apply online now.

It is highly recommended that the project is discussed with Community Development Officers prior to submission of the funding application so that support and advice can be obtained to assist the completion of the proposal if required. Please refer to Neighbourhood Development contacts list.   

Level One funding applications are reviewed by June each year to enable allocation of funding for the following activities in the following financial year.

Community Partnership Funding requests are received by the Community Development section which may seek additional information before forwarding the application for assessment. 

Funding proposals will be assessed against the focus areas and guiding principles of the Community Partnership Funding. Notification on results of Level One applications will be conducted in July.

We encourage applicants to clarify with us the timing of assessment processes according to your project time-line before submitting a proposal. Submissions for projects that are conducted prior or during notification period will not be accepted.

Successful applicants will be asked to sign an agreement detailing the terms of conditions of the City of Melville’s support, including project evaluation and financial reporting requirements. This agreement should be signed by the CEO, chairperson or person with authorization to sign and returned to us together with invoice before allocation approved is provided.