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🌟 Strategic insights to help you grow, succeed and unlock funding 🌟 As someone who's spent 17 years unlocking funding opportunities, opportunities like these [ 👇 links below] are exactly what can make a meaningful difference. 🔊 Want to see more funding opportunities and gain strategic insights to grow and thrive? Head to the Grantus webpage https://shorturl.at/7iNpz and receive regular free funding opportunities, tips and advice to find more meaning in your work, thrive and fund your initiatives. #regionalleadership #socialimpact #fundingopportunities

$𝟲𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. Applications are now open for community infrastructure projects to seek funding under the second round of the Australian Government's $600 million Growing Regions Program. Local governments and incorporated not-for-profit organisations can now apply for funding of up to $15 million for community infrastructure projects across regional and rural Australia, including: 🌴Parks 🏛️Libraries ⛹️♀️Sporting and cultural facilities The Australian Government has committed $600 million over four years, commencing in 2023-24 for the program to provide funding for capital works projects that will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity in regional, rural and remote communities across Australia. Funding of $393 million is available under Round 2. Apply by 10 October 2024 - https://lnkd.in/gKs5AtcW #EnrichingCommunities, #EmpoweringRegions, #RegionalAus #GrowingRegions

🚀 Taking community schemes to new heights 🚀 With STS’s funding solutions, hundreds of community schemes across South Africa have unlocked new potential. From essential maintenance to transformative projects, our clients no longer face the financial burden of levy defaults or arrears. STS funding has empowered schemes to maintain high standards, improve property values, and build a sustainable future for their residents. We are proud to be a partner in building resilient communities! 🤓Poll Question: How important is access to tailored funding for the growth and sustainability of community schemes in South Africa? A) Essential for maintenance and growth B) Important for overcoming levy arrears C) Helpful but not critical D) Not necessary at all 👇Share your thoughts below! 👇 #CommunityGrowth #ResilientCommunities #PropertyValue #BuildingForTheFuture

🎗 Reminder - Community Capacity Grants Programme Open for all #community eligible expressions of interest (EOI's), Crown Estate Scotland #grants of £20k-£50k available for areas situated 5 miles from coastal and estuarine foreshore in #Aberdeenshire. Additional criteria The Community Capacity Grants Programme has a keen interest in community wealth building and is committed to funding the following community priorities: Strengthening Local Supply Chains through Innovation: Funding projects that promote and enhance local supply chains, contributing to their resilience and sustainability within the community. Revitalizing Abandoned or Underutilized Buildings/Land: Supporting initiatives that breathe new life into neglected structures or land, maximizing their potential for the benefit of the community and promoting economic development. Additional initiatives to repurpose community spaces and land may help to address rural depopulation levels in Scotland. Regenerating spaces for a climate smart future: Giving priority to projects that utilize land and building resources in a sustainable manner. This may include initiatives related to sustainable agriculture, renewable energy production, or climate conscious construction. Creating Meaningful Employment Opportunities: Focusing on projects that generate meaningful employment for local residents, with an emphasis on sustainable industries. This priority aims to address unemployment challenges that residents face in rural and coastal zones and promote economic empowerment within the community. The fund is administered by Foundation Scotland. For more information, please click this link: 🌊 https://lnkd.in/ghBdQTyG EOI's to be received by the closing date of: 📪 Monday 23 September #Fund #Funding #Grant #CoastalCommunities #Community #CommunityWealthBuilding #InnovativeProjects #CommunityDevelopment #CommunitySustainability Aberdeenshire Council

All funded Neighbourhood Centres in Queensland currently receive $10,000 in state emergency relief(ER) to give out to community members in crisis but it’s only short term to July 2025. ER can help community members in the the cost of living crisis but the beauty of this relief is that it’s flexible, can be shared in partnership with other organisations or given out to help with a whole range of individual needs. Giving out ER can be problematic if it’s not done thoughtfully because people need more than just a hand out. But the good thing about distributing it through Neighbourhood Centres is that there’s a range of other wrap around supports that can be offered at the same time. Budgeting, financial resilience, energy bill education, food programs, financial counseling, savings tips and No Interest Loans with partners such as Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand. There’s also opportunities to learn skills for employment, work in a social enterprise, volunteer in a community garden or join a cooking class. Social capital can also be built for isolated individuals via involvement in activity and social groups. Some centres also offer opportunities to address the issues that cause financial distress or form community development programs to work on solutions together. Neighbourhood Centres give a hand up, not just a hand out. Which is why the sector wants to see this ER funding available on a permanent basis across state. For those doing it tough, it’s an opportunity to move beyond crisis towards a hopeful future. 2024 Queensland Election Policy Platform https://lnkd.in/gZaSTgph #NeighbourhoodCentres #NeighbourhoodCentresQueensland #EmergencyRelief #CostofLiving Steven Miles Leeanne Enoch David Crisafulli MP John-Paul Langbroek Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand

Do you have a project that could make a difference in your remote, rural or regional community? The FRRR (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal) Strengthening Rural Communities – Small & Vital program offers small grants to support locally-led initiatives. These grants help bring communities together, build resilience, and address local needs. Whether it’s enhancing community spaces, improving access to services, or supporting local arts and culture, small grants can have a big impact. Learn more about how you can apply and make a difference ➡ https://lnkd.in/gY9_pMhQ #frrr #remotecommunities #regionalcommunities #ruralcommunities #smallgrants #communitygrants #regionaldevelopmentaustralia

A relevant fund for Argyll and Bute communities to apply for adding to the work they are already doing and improving their capacity. #rural #regeneration

Advantages of our proposed Canada Community Housing Growth Fund model include community-based programming, leveraging funding from different levels of government, and low-cost administration. Learn more about our proposed initiative. https://bit.ly/3AaRl92

Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) - ‘Call for Proposals’ for applications to the RRDF – Category 2 Projects. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Thursday, 31st October) announced the fourth call for Category 2 applications under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF). Project proposals under the RRDF should directly deliver on the objectives of Our Rural Future and the Town Centre First Policy. Under this Call for Proposals, particular attention will be given to applications which have the potential to increase economic activity and support the creation of employment, help to revitalise our rural towns and villages, drive greater footfall and address vacancy and dereliction. Such proposals will assist in attracting people back to live in rural areas. RRDF Applications to the Fund must be led by a State-funded body – Local Authorities, Local Development Companies, State agencies, commercial State bodies, etc. – Collaboration between parties, including with local communities, is strongly encouraged. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehCkrfZv To be informed of new grants and funding opportunities for your sports club, community group or not for profit organisation subscribe to our Grants and Funding Newsletter, visit https://lnkd.in/eR42FPFZ #grantsandfunding #grantsandfundingireland #grantsireland #fundingireland #grantapplications #communitygroups #ourruralfuture

🌟 Reflecting on Impact: Nearly three years ago, United Way of Greater Toledo made a strategic $100,000 investment to address our community's housing crisis. This decision was informed by valuable insights from our 211 helpline, where we saw a significant increase in calls for housing assistance. This is just one powerful example of how data from 211 not only helps us understand community needs but also empowers us to take meaningful action. 📈 🔍 Did you know? 211 data is publicly available. We encourage everyone to explore this information—it can play a crucial role in securing grants, government support, and advocating for critical community issues. 👉 Learn more and stay informed by visiting https://lnkd.in/g8y77sBZ. #UnitedWay419 #UnitingForBetterTomorrow #NWO211