Annual Community Grant applications now open

Applications for Bayside Annual Community Grants are now open until Wednesday 19 May at 5pm. 

Grants of up to $7,500 each will be considered for initiatives by eligible community groups that meet the objectives of our Grants Policy and the Annual Community Grants Guidelines.

We invite local not-for-profit groups that contribute to making Bayside a better place to live to apply for a Community Grant.

Our Annual Community Grants Program supports organisations to strengthen and enrich community life through programs and activities in a range of areas including leisure, cultural awareness, environment, health, education, sporting and welfare.

The Annual Community Grants Program aims to:

Assists not-for-profit and community organisations to establish, extend and improve programs and services that address local needs, and for which funding is not provided through federal or state government channels. Encourages voluntary activity, community participation and the contribution of local groups and organisations to community life. Promotes sustainable community development and builds social capital. Encourages innovative approaches to emerging issues and needs. Key Dates for Annual Community Grants 2021 Monday 12 April 9am - Annual Community Grant round opens Tuesday 13 April 1-2pm - Information session delivered at Bayside City Council Corporate Centre (bookings essential - note information will be uploaded following this session for those unable to attend) Tuesday 4 May 1-2pm - IT support session Brighton Library Computer room (bookings essential) Wednesday 19 May 5pm - Annual Community Grant round closes

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