The Community Grants Program supports community organisations wishing to present quality, innovative Shire-based activities, which enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic development of our community. 

The aim of the program is to provide financial assistance to community groups operating in the Corangamite Shire for:

• Community projects, activities, or events
• Development of new community, leisure, cultural or recreational programs
• Workshops, planning activities (e.g. business or project plan)
• Purchase of equipment

Funding of up to $2,000 is available. There is no requirement for in-kind or matching funding.

The program is open to community groups operating in the Corangamite Shire. These include but are not limited to:

• Incorporated community associations
• Cultural and recreational organisations 
• Health and welfare organisations 
• Religious or charitable groups (provided that projects and their outcomes are open to the participation of all) 
• Youth, self-support or special interest groups 
• Information service providers 
• Other community-based groups deemed eligible

• Phone: (03) 5593 7100
• Email: grants@corangamite.vic.gov.au