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Venue Hire Grants
Photo courtesy of Mati Aravena for Ocean Lovers Festival
The Venue Hire Grant Program aims to support groups that provide identifiable social, recreational and cultural benefits to Waverley’s community.
Waverley Council supports not for profit organisations whose work in the community fosters positive relationships within the municipality by providing activates and programs that improve people’s quality of life.
The grant offers subsidised use of Council's indoor and outdoor facilities. Only venue hire fees are covered; applicants must meet all standard conditions of hire and pay all additional charges such as security bonds, key deposit and public liability insurance etc.
Eligibility
Groups and organisations that can demonstrate compliance with the ATO’s definition of Not for Profit or Non‐Profit are eligible.
Council will not consider applications for a reduced rate for:
- Activities with an exclusive religious or political purpose.
- Activities that are part of the core responsibilities of schools or tertiary education institutions.
- Activities that duplicate existing programs.
- Activities that directly contravene Council policy.
- Activities proposed by applicants who have outstanding debts or have overdue grant acquittal requirements to Waverley Council. Other grants and support being received by applicants will be considered in assessments.
- Activities proposed by For-Profit organisations.
Assessment Criteria
Each application will be assessed using the information it provides against the following criteria:
- Evidence of financial hardship provided.
- Provide critical support services, such as services for frail aged residents.
- Evidence that the activity will benefit Waverley residents.
- Evidence that the group is capable of carrying out the planned activity e.g. relevant experience.
- Suitability of the proposed activity for, and in keeping with, the primary purpose of the venue requested.
- Description of the community benefits the applicant expects the activity will provide and its alignment with Waverley Councils Community Strategic Plan 2018-29.
How to apply
Complete the application form. Grant applications should be submitted 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the activity to allow time for officers to assess the application and seek the necessary approvals from Council.
For more information, email venuehire@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8300.
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