2025-2026 grant application deadline looms
Published on 09 May 2025
Corangamite Shire residents and community groups need to act quickly to make the most of Council’s 2025-2025 grants programs. Applications close on Monday 26 May.
Residents are encouraged to call Council before preparing their application to make sure they apply for the appropriate program, tick all of the boxes, and have the best chance of success.
The Community Grants Program offers up to $2,000 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 Facility Grants Program offers up to $2,000 (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 $3,000 (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 $7,000 inclusive of grant and in-kind for signature events and up to $3,000 inclusive of grant and in-kind for local events) supports bigger events that increase visitation and stimulate economic activity.
The Enabling Grants Program offers up to $5,000 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.
Council also administers two grants programs funded by Berrybank Wind Farm. They are open to community groups and individuals acting on behalf of their community, for projects within 75 kilometres of the wind farm and in Corangamite Shire.
The Berrybank Wind Farm Leverage Grants Program offers up to $25,000 for larger community projects.
These may be combined with other funding or used to leverage additional funding from other grant funding bodies, including government, and may be acquitted up to three years after being awarded. Applicants may apply for annual funding over a number of years to fund large scale projects delivering significant benefits to local communities.
The Berrybank Wind Farm Project Grants Program offers up to $10,000 for community, environment, facilities, events or other beneficial projects. Applicants may apply for annual funding over two consecutive years to fund a larger project.
Guidelines, application forms and acquittal forms are available here and hard copies on request, or from the Civic Centre at 181 Manifold Street, Camperdown.
For more information, click here or call us on 5593 7100.