2023/24 Seven Small Towns Minor Capital Works

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Seven Small Towns Minor Capital Works Program guidelines, which are available on the Latrobe City Council website.

If you have any questions in regards to the eligibility criteria, please contact the Senior Grants Officer:

• Phone: 0429 270 419
• Email: grants@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Introduction

The Seven Small Towns Minor Capital Works Funding Program represents an important contribution by Latrobe City Council to infrastructure improvements within the seven small towns. The program encourages an incorporated body that is identified as a Township Association within the seven small towns to work with Latrobe City Council to achieve positive outcomes for the betterment of their communities and the citizens that live there.

The Program applies to Latrobe City’s seven small towns of

• Boolarra;
• Glengarry;
• Toongabbie;
• Traralgon South;
• Tyers;
• Yallourn North; and
• Yinnar

Seven Small Towns Minor Capital Works Program 

The Program assists the ongoing development of public infrastructure such as improvement to buildings, access for people with disability, renovations, pathways, repairs, major items of equipment etc. contributing to the overall development of the municipality.

Examples of projects that may be considered for funding:

• Renovations or repairs to public buildings and club rooms. This includes painting, plumbing, kitchen replacement and floor covering. For projects not covered under councils scheduled maintenance program.
• Works to grounds. Including landscaping, sprinkler systems and fencing.
• Major items of equipment valued at $500 or more. Including conditioners and ride on mowers.
• Development of plans.
• Construction of pathways
• Purchase and installation of park bench seating or picnic tables for a public park.
• Fencing or bollards around a skate park, playground or hall.
• Purchase and construction of a shed.
• Beautification of township entrances.

You will be asked to upload the following attachments when completing your submission:

Mandatory:

• If the total project cost is up to $5,000 you will need to provide one written quote. If the total project cost is over $5,000 you will need to provide two written quotes. Quotes must be provided by a registered tradesperson or registered business. Screenshots of catalogues or online advertising will not be accepted as sufficient quotes;
• Written approval from other user groups who may share the existing facilities associated with the project;
• Evidence of permission from the asset owner to complete the project;
• A copy of the minutes and evidence of support from the community, of the Township Association’s submitted priority project; and
• Provide evidence of approval or acceptance of the submission from Latrobe City Council for projects:

1. 1. on sporting reserves and open spaces that are on Latrobe City Council land, or
   2. on buildings that belong to Latrobe City Council

You will also be given the opportunity to upload any additional attachments you would like included with the application. 

To be eligible for funding, submitters must:

• Be the Township Association from one of the seven small towns (Boolarra, Glengarry, Toongabbie, Traralgon South, Tyers, Yallourn North and Yinnar);
• Be a not-for-profit organisation that is either an incorporated body and/or has a current Australia Business Number (ABN). Alternatively an applicant may be  auspiced by such a body which is able, and willing, to accept legal and financial responsibility for the project;
• Be free of debt to Latrobe City Council and have no outstanding acquittals from previous Latrobe City Council grant or project applications; and
• Hold appropriate public liability insurance specific to the project.