Corangamite Shire grant applications open

Published on 20 April 2020

Community groups, clubs, and individuals in Corangamite Shire with bright ideas to benefit their community can now apply for a range of Council grants.

Applications for Corangamite Shire Council’s Annual Council Grants Programs are open now and close on Monday 25 May.

The Facility, Community and Environment Support programs are provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis. The Events and Festivals Grants Program will be run separately later in the year when there is more information about when coronavirus restrictions on mass gatherings are likely to be lifted.

Mayor Neil Trotter said the grants programs each focussed on a different area, but they all benefited the community. “This is a great way to put funds back in the hands of the community and help them achieve results at a grass roots level,” Cr Trotter said.

“Particularly in coming months as businesses are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, these cash injections will provide stimulus for the local economy and enable projects that will promote community wellbeing.

“While we’re all practising responsible physical distancing and staying home, community projects can still be great ways to keep people connected. Planning projects and grant applications can bring committees together by phone and online and, when restrictions on gatherings are lifted, delivering the projects will be motivation to re-engage with the people around us.”

The Community Grants Program offers “one off” financial assistance up to $1000 to local community groups for workshops, equipment, planning activities, community events and the development of new community, leisure, cultural or recreational programs.

The Facility Grants Program offers up to $2000 to Committees of Management, clubs or organisations to help with facility improvements, repairs or equipment at halls and recreation reserves.

The Environment Support Grants Program offers up to $2000 (include in-kind support) for environment and sustainability projects, such as weed control, sustainable agriculture, projects related to climate change, native vegetation protection, improvements to soil health and water quality, waste reduction or including installation of energy and water saving items at community facilities.

Guidelines, application forms and finance forms are available here.

Applications close on Monday 25 May. For more information and to discuss your application, call Council on 5593 7100.