Funding available to meet Lease/Licence Compliance

Published on Friday, 1 July 2016 at 12:00:00 AM

Please be advised that the first round of grants for the 2016/17 annual financial year are currently open for:

  1. Community Groups holding a Lease Agreement with the Shire of Ashburton.
  2. To assist with the expense of Waste Removal, Building Works and Electrical Works as per Implementation Plans.

The Shire invites all interested groups to submit their APPLICATIONS for a cash or in-kind donation to assist with “making safe” their relevant structures with respect to the structural integrity of all structures, electrical compliance and minimum health necessities.

General Submission Requirements

  • Submissions Close:  4.30pm Thursday 31st August, 2016
  • Submit via email to:  [email protected]  Applications to be made on application form (SOA CD 046) available from the Shire/Community Development Offices, or downloaded below.
  • Applications can be for cash and/or in-kind contributions of any amount.
  • Funding is only available to community and sporting organisations with a Lease Agreement with the Shire of Ashburton that have compliance matters to address as per relevant Implementation Plans.
  • Late applications will not be considered.
  • Applicants can apply more than once each financial year (this includes cash and in-kind donations).
  • Applications are to be completed in full and signed by an Officer Bearer.

Applications will be assessed by Council with the final recommendations presented to Council in the form of an Agenda Item. This process can take between 2 and 3 months following submission closing date.

The Shire recognises that several submissions will be received and therefore not all applications may be successful. If there are any questions in relation to the above please call the Executive Assistant for Community Development on (08) 9181 3304.

Community Lease Licence Application Form

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