Wyndham City Council provides the Community Facility Subsidy to support Wyndham-based not for profit senior and disability groups to access space at council-owned community centres and community halls. The Community Facility Subsidy provides a contribution towards regular hire fees for eligible groups.

Applications will be accepted until funding is exhausted.

For more information, please contact Wyndham Council at communityfacilitysubsidy@wyndham.vic.gov.au

Community Facility Subsidy 2024

Eligibility Criteria for 2024 

  • Applicants must be Wyndham-based not-for-profit, incorporated, or volunteer-based groups or organisations
  • The booking must be for a regular activity being provided to seniors (55+) and/or people with a disability
  • Applicants must receive minimal or no funding to run the activity
  • Minimum 75% of attendees must be Wyndham residents.
  • The activity must be open to welcoming new members from the community.
  • The activity must be covered by Public Liability Insurance

What does the Subsidy cover

  • The subsidy covers a portion of regular hire fees for a maximum 6 hours per week at one council-owned community facility only.
  • It is council’s discretion as to the portion of the hire fees that are covered by the subsidy
  • The subsidy applies to regular bookings (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly) for the calendar year

How to apply for the Community Facility Subsidy

  1. Please liaise directly with the community centre staff to determine room availability for your booking enquiry
  2. Then, complete the Community Facility Subsidy 2024 Application Form
  3. Applicant to complete Section A and sign, then submit to facility staff at relevant facility
  4. Facility staff to complete Section B and sign
  5. Facility staff to submit completed form to Wyndham City at communityfacilitysubsidy@wyndham.vic.gov.au

For further information about the eligibility criteria and subsidy offering, please refer to the 2024 Community Facility Subsidy Guidelines and Application Form.

Community Facility Subsidy 2025

Please note:

  • Applications for 2025 subsidy are open and be accepted at any time until funding is exhausted for the 2025 year.
  • Due to upcoming Election Period, Council is not able to notify any applicant of the subsidy outcome prior to October 28, 2024.

Eligibility Criteria for 2025

  • Applicants must be Wyndham-based not-for-profit, incorporated, or volunteer-based groups or organisations
  • The activity must be a regular activity being provided to seniors (55+) and/or people with a disability
  • Applicants must provide evidence that the activity is being promoted as an activity for seniors and/or people with a disability
  • Applicants must receive minimal or no funding to run the activity
  • Minimum 80% of activity participants needing to be seniors (55+) and/or people with a disability
  • Minimum 80% of attendees must be Wyndham residents
  • The activity must be open to welcoming new members
  • The activity must be covered by Public Liability Insurance 

What does the Subsidy cover

  • The subsidy provides a contribution towards regular hire fees at one council-owned community centre or community hall, as listed below
  • Hour cap: The subsidy covers up to 6 hours per week, subject to the funding cap and centre availability
  • Funding cap: The maximum value of the subsidy is up to $4,000 per group, subject to budget availability
  • It is council’s discretion as to the portion of the hire fees that are covered by the subsidy
  • The subsidy applies to regular bookings (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) for the calendar year

How to apply for the Community Facility Subsidy

Complete the Community Facility Subsidy 2025 Application Form

  • Community Group (applicant) to complete Form A
  • Community Centre staff to complete Form B

For further information about the eligibility criteria and subsidy offering, please refer to the Community Facility Subsidy Guidelines and Application Form 2025.

 

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