Community
16 April, 2025
Applications open for those eyeing project funding
APPLICATIONS have now opened for those with a project which can enrich the wider Corangamite Shire.
Applications to Corangamite Shire’s Council grants programs opened from this Monday, with funds to flow under five separate steams.
Funding will be available for events and festivals, arts, culture and recreation programs, equipment, facilities, environmental and community projects.
The Community Grants Program offers up to $2000 to community groups operating in the Corangamite Shire for development of new community, leisure, cultural or recreational programs, community projects, activities or events, workshops, planning activities (e.g. business or project plan) or the purchase of equipment.
The Facility Grants Program offers up to $2000 (on a dollar-for-dollar basis and in-kind) to committees of management and clubs or organisations whose primary function in the shire is to help with facility improvements or equipment.
The Environment Support Grants Program offers up to $3000 (on a dollar-for-dollar basis) for community groups, organisations and individuals to undertake environment and sustainability projects in the shire.
This could include projects related to climate change, sustainable agriculture and installation of energy and water-saving items at community facilities.
The Events and Festivals Grants Program (up to $7000 inclusive of grant and in-kind for signature events and up to $3000 inclusive of grant and in-kind for local events) supports bigger events which increase visitation and stimulate economic activity in the shire.
The Enabling Grants Program offers up to $5000 to assist community groups to develop ‘shovel-ready projects’ which are properly planned and costed, and for which project funding can then be sought.
These grants can pay for business case preparation, scoping, community consultation, plans and drawings, permits and approvals or engagement of professional grant-writing or other assistance to secure project funding.
Corangamite Shire Council mayor councillor Kate Makin recommended anyone interested in applying should call council and find out which grant program is best suited to their project.
“The grants team can make sure you apply for the right program and they can also give you advice on how to prepare your application for the best chance of success,” she said.
“Each year council is very pleased to run these grants programs as a direct and practical way to help volunteers and community groups turn their ideas into reality.”
Guidelines, application forms and acquittal forms will be available at corangamite.vic.gov.au/grants
Hard copies will be available on request, or from the Civic Centre, 181 Manifold Street, Camperdown, 3260.
Applications close on Monday, May 26.
For more information, call council on 5593 7100 or go to corangamite.vic.gov.au/grants.
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