Workshops to help community groups get grants

Workshops to help community groups get grants

Published on 15 April 2025

Community groups can benefit from hundreds of grants programs if they know where to look and how to make a successful application.

Corangamite Shire Council’s Economy and Prosperity team will run a series of workshops to help

“This will be the first in a series of community leadership workshops,” Mayor Kate Makin said.

“They sessions are designed to help community groups understand the grant writing process.

“The aim is to help volunteers understand program guidelines, how to prepare a budget, and how to best sell your project to the funding body.

“Gaining these skills will open up opportunities through not only Council grants, but hundreds of funding programs from State and Federal governments, philanthropic organizations, industry specific organisations, community banks and more.

“The money is out there, but you have to show your project will provide worthwhile benefits to your community.”

The workshop will be led by Coordinator Community Engagement and Development Bec Reedman.

“I have worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 30 years,” Ms Reedman said.

“In that time, I have assisted community groups access thousands of grants from philanthropic, private, business, and government sectors.”

Where and when:

Skipton: Mechanics Institute Hall Monday 5 May, 10.30-11.30 am Camperdown: Killara Centre Tuesday 6 May, 5.30-6.30 pm Timboon: Senior Citizens Centre Wednesday 7 May, 1.30-2.30 pm

Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/host/corangamite-shire

Corangamite Shire Council grants programs include:

Facility Design Grants Program to fund designs or quantity surveyor costs for redevelopment or new sport and recreation facilities. Enabling Grant to help community groups develop ‘shovel-ready’ projects. Events & Festivals Grants Community Grants to present quality, innovative Shire-based activities. Facility Grants to help improve facilities or buy equipment. Environment Support Grants Program for environment and sustainability projects. Business Assistance Scheme supporting local businesses, community enterprises, creative industries and new enterprises. Council also administers two programs funded by Berrybank Wind Farm Leverage Grants to support larger community projects. Project Grants for local community projects.

For further information about the workshops, please contact Ms Reedman on 5593 7100 or at [email protected].

For more information about grants, call Council on 5593 7100 or go to  corangamite.vic.gov.au/grants.

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For further enquiries about this release please contact Chris Rodda on 5593 7111.