Kimberley City council has adopted changes to its policy on community grants.
The long-term grant section has been removed and is now its own separate policy.
Councilor Sandra Roberts said it will offer a lot more clarity on what grants certain groups should apply for.
“I have been in conversation with people at the chamber and there is a serious concern as to how come some people have this and some have that and who gets more and why they get more,” she said.
“I think the fact that they’re separating one kind of grant from the other grant with specific rules and specific accountability is vital and I’m really glad we’re at a place where this will be clarified.”
City staff said the old policy had vague policy application process and confusing eligibility.
The new long-term grant policy will feature a multi-year funding framework with grants to be awarded for a four-year term.
More information on the new grant policy can be found here.
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