Connected Communities Fund - Stage 1 - Expression of Interest
This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Selected applicants will be invited to deliver a detailed presentation.
The Connected Communities Fund is intended for higher risk, higher cost proposals, which will involve a more detailed application and acquittal process. Applicants will need to demonstrate a high level of competency, capacity, and planning capability to deliver the stated proposal outcomes. The Connected Communities Fund is for new initiatives and projects. Applications must align with one of the themes endorsed by Council each financial year.
Council will endorse themes for the Connected Communities Fund each financial year. The following themes have been endorsed for Round 1 of 2025/26. For an application to be eligible it must align to ONE of these Themes:
- Capacity - The Capacity Theme aims to foster community led collaboration and partnerships, initiatives, programs and projects that help communities develop their own solutions and build the skills, knowledge, and capacity of organisation members;
- Place - The Place theme aims to foster the development of accessible, fulfilling, and engaging places and spaces for community through initiatives, projects and activities that activate Council controlled or community owned and operated facilities, parks, and open spaces;
- Connect - The Connect Theme aims to foster community led initiatives and projects that strengthen relationships, community connection, civic participation and understanding across the community;
- Wellbeing - The Wellbeing theme aims to foster healthy, safe, and supported communities through the delivery of community led partnerships, programs, activities, and resources that promote healthy lifestyles, positive wellbeing, and safe communities; and
- Planning - The Planning theme aims to foster and support the development of programs, plans and strategies that strengthen the community’s ability to deliver well planned and sustainable organisations, facilities, and activities across the region.
