Grants and Governance

Grants  

Is your group, club or organisation ready to go to the next level and need funds to realise these plans.  

This page provides links to a range of resources which may be just what your group needs to keep moving in the right direction.  

There are a range of tools available including:  

• Bendigo Funding Finder a customised search tool for locating potential funding opportunities and helpful hints and information - freely available to Greater Bendigo community organisations here 

• GEE an electronic newsletter for community groups and organisations. GEE details the latest grant opportunities, as well as upcoming events and some community resources. Subscribe now. 

• City of Greater Bendigo Community Grants  is where you will find resources including tutorials and recordings of live workshops for groups who are considering applying for grant funds.   

• SmartyGrants a grants management system to help you to record and track all the details around grant applications.  

Governance Support  

Committees of Management are the heart of clubs and organisations. Understanding the key responsibilities of each role of the committee can improve the operation of a club. 

Here you’ll find guides covering everything your club needs to grow a super effective committee.  

Governance information sites: 

• Financial Management for Committees Guide 

• Risk Assessment Management Guide 

• Strategic Planning Guide 

• Community events, Planning and Sustainability Guide 

• Committees Roles and Responsibility Guide 

• Marketing and Communications Guide 

• Succession Planning for Committees of Management 

• Incorporated associations - Consumer Affairs Victoria  

  Access these guides and further Governance information, resources and  

  support here.