Through the Community Grants and Partnerships Framework, City of Melbourne provides funding, expertise and support to socially-oriented organisations that address key social issues and ensure our communities thrive. Council Plan is the guiding document for determining priorities. The Community Grants and Partnerships Framework enables Council to:
- empower our communities to identify and respond to local areas of need
- partner with community organisations to deliver shared outcomes
- activate community participation amongst residents
- build capacity within the community sector.
The following best practice principles and practices underpin the Community Grants and Partnerships Framework and inform the priorities for funding:
Impact
| We take a purposeful and strategic approach to funding projects that deliver meaningful social impact.
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Inclusion
| Inclusion, access and participation are the hallmarks of healthy, thriving, prosperous, self-reliant, inclusive and resilient communities.
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Connection
| We connect meaningfully with our communities and stakeholders and we foster more connected communities for our residents.
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Partnership
| We know we can’t solve tough problems alone. Through collaborative partnerships we work with others to deliver exceptional outcomes.
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Innovation
| Our communities experience constant change. We discover new solutions to changing needs and foster innovation in addressing our social challenges.
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Transparency
| We are transparent in our funding priorities, processes and decisions. All of which are published on our website.
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