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It was published in March 2023, so the information may be out-of-date.
Greater Shepparton City Council launched its Access and Inclusion Grant program - open Now until 31 March 2023 at 5.00pm.
The Grant program will provide funding to support local businesses, not for profit organisations and community groups to improve access and inclusion for people with disabilities and their families.
The Access and Inclusion Grant has been developed in response to the Greater Shepparton City Councils Universal Access & Inclusion Plan 2022-2026.
The objectives of the Access & Inclusion Grant are to:
- Support business owners, community organisations and not for profit groups to make their premises more accessible for people with disabilities.
- Improve access to businesses and community buildings for people with disabilities and their families.
- Promote Greater Shepparton as an accessible and attractive place to work, live, visit for people with disabilities.
- Attract new investment opportunities and support business growth and promotion accessible tourism.
- Encourage business owners, community groups, and not for profit groups to be more accessible for people with a disability and their families.
There are two (2) funding streams available:
Stream 1: Access & Inclusion Grant - Non-Capital
The objective of this funding stream is to provide funding for access and inclusion improvements, of a non-structural nature that improved access and inclusion outcomes for businesses, not for profit organisations and community groups.
This grant stream supports projects such as the development of an accessible website or converting menus, brochures and reports to accessible formats such as Easy English or braille.
This grant provides up to $1,000 per successful application on a 1:1 matching basis. Matching funds can include in-kind funds.
Stream 2: Access & Inclusion Grant - Minor Capital
The objective of this funding stream is to provide funding to businesses, not for profit organisations and community groups for renovations to improve access for people with disabilities to business premises and premises used by not for profit organisations and community groups.
This grant stream supports projects such as the widening of doorframes, the installation of ramps or, the implementation or upgrade of an accessible bathroom.
This grant provides up to, but not exceeding $10,000, on a 4:1 matching basis (financial), per successful application.
For more information about the Grant information sessions, or to apply, please visit Council’s website: https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding/access-and-inclusion-grant
For further information, to discuss your idea for a grant or for assistance with your application, please contact Councils Access & Inclusion Officer on 5832 9700 or email communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au
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