Grants and Funding

What is the program about?

The program aims to help build our region by giving community groups a funding source to undertake new or growing initiatives, projects, or events that benefit the Southern Grampians Shire.

In the past funding has gone towards club building repairs, general equipment, furniture, safety gear, promotional signage, environmental protection programs, heritage projects, events, and festivals.

How are applications evaluated?

Grants will be considered for initiatives by eligible community groups that meet the objectives of the Southern Grampians Shire Council Community Partnership Grants Policy.

Applications will be evaluated and assessed against the criteria contained in the Southern Grampians Shire Council Community Partnership Grants Program Guidelines.

The guidelines provide valuable information that will assist you in understanding Council's grant program.

Applications open Monday 29 January 2024. You can apply here.

The categories for community grant application are Community Strengthening, Community Infrastructure, Arts & Culture, Tourism & Events, Heritage and Environment & Sustainability.

'Time to Apply' drop-in sessions will be held for the community to assist them with their grant application. These sessions are free, and you do not need to book:

Hamilton Library
Friday 2, 9 & 23 February 2024
12pm-4pm

Penshurst Hall
Tuesday 6 February 2024
1pm to 3pm

The Catching Pen - Coleraine
Wednesday 7 February 2024
11am to 1pm

Balmoral Hall
Wednesday 7 February 2024
2pm to 4pm

Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre
Thursday 8 February 2024
11am to 1pm

Cavendish Hall
Thursday 8 February 2024
2pm to 4pm

Please contact council on 5573 0444 if you would like to book a time with the grants team outside these session times.

2023/24 grant recipients

Successful Applications Round One 2023-24

2022/23 grant recipients

Successful Applications Round One 2022-23
Successful Applications Round Two 2022-23

Southern Grampians Shire Council's Grant Finder is a free service available to all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals. This site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available to you.

Grants open, close and update regularly. To find out what may be available to you or your business/group, go to the on-line portal to give you free access to the widest range of current grants available.

You can also register for free email alerts to keep you up-to-date on your favourite grants for your project.

Click here to start searching hundreds of grants on offer!

GRANT FINDER