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Level Two – for requests from $1,000 to $5,000

Level Two funding is available throughout the year and applications are welcome that address the current four focus.

Applications are welcome 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


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.

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Level Two Community Partnership Funding requests are considered by the City of Melville Community Funding Committee which meets once a month.  

Funding proposals will be assessed against the focus areas and guiding principles of the Community Partnership Funding. You will receive notification of the outcome of your request within approximately two months of applying.

We encourage applicants to clarify with us the timing of assessment process according to your project time-line before submitting a proposal. Applications for Level Two funding should be submitted at least four months before the project starting date. The non-compliance of this period will result in the rejection of application.

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.