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Grants program to assist community

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Charities, not-for-profits and non-government organisations could receive more support thanks to City of Newcastle’s Boost Our City Community Grants.

For service providers which directly support community health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic grants of up to $30,000 are available.

Council opened applications for the grants on Wednesday to help organisations already well positioned in the community to provide practical support to those who need it most.

The grants program sits under phase one of the COVID-19 Community and Economic Development Resilience Package, through which the City has pledged $650,000 of financial and in-kind support to the community sector.

Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the grants would enable organisations to develop creative and innovative solutions to COVID-19 challenges faced by the most vulnerable and emerging at-risk groups in our community.

“The aim of our community grants program is to scale and fit the needs identified by the community sector to soften the social impact of COVID-19,” the Lord Mayor said.

“It could make all the difference, for instance, to someone with complex health needs but limited access to technology to ensure continuity of care, or to someone who has lost their job or is struggling with mental health and turns to a charity or service provider for the first time.

“The effects of this pandemic will be far-reaching and felt for some time to come.”

The City has already assisted in the first wave of impact felt by the pandemic, providing urgent Rapid Response Funding to existing service providers, such as OzHarvest, to cope with increased demand for food, welfare, supported living, community transport and more.

Applications for Boost Our City Community Sector Grants are open until 30 June, at which point Council will consider ongoing need under phase two of the package.

Grants of between $2,000 and $30,000 are available for projects that comply with Federal Government guidelines and NSW Health advice regarding COVID-19.

Application forms and information on how to apply are available via Council’s website.

For further support, email [email protected] or phone 4974 2000 to speak with a City of Newcastle staff member.

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