The purpose of the Banyule Community Fund (BCF) is to support Banyule to be a thriving sustainable, inclusive and connected community, where community members are engaged and feel they belong and where our environment is valued and protected.

BCF assists local community groups to deliver community-based services, programs, projects and events that involve and benefit the community of Banyule.

The aim of the BCF is to

• Create a thriving and active community that is safe, healthy, inclusive, bringing communities together and reflecting the diversity of Banyule.
• Build the capacity of local charities and non-profit organisations to strengthen partnership within the Banyule Community to support resilience, collaboration and sustainability. 
• Enhance diversity, access and inclusion.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be a registered charity or a registered non-profit organisation for charitable purposes.
• Have a Deductible Gift Recipient 1 (DGR1) Status. Organisations with a DGR1 status are those that use their funding to carry out charitable works.
• Provide support, programs or services to Banyule residents. Where the applicant is located outside Banyule borders, Banyule residents must be the major beneficiaries. 
• Align with one or more of the Fund priority areas: Housing and homelessness, Emergency relief, disability, food insecurity, mental health supports, arts and culture, climate change and environmental sustainability, community connectedness and inclusion.

Applicants also need to: 

• Have a formal structure including office bearers and a bank account. 
• Provide an ABN or an auspice ABN or be willing to complete a “Statement by Supplier.” 
• Hold Public Liability Insurance up to $20,000,000 at the time of commencement and throughout the funding timelines.
• Be able to supply financial statements.
• Demonstrate compliance with all Victorian Child Safe Standards

• Phone: 8673 4381
• Email: banyulecommunityfund@banyule.vic.gov.au