The Community Development Fund provides grants of up to $5,000 to eligible community groups and organisations.

Through the Community Development Fund, Council provides the opportunity for financial support for groups/organisations to undertake projects, programs and activities which will contribute to the wellbeing of our community.

Generally, funding is granted for the following types of projects:

• Structural repairs or minor upgrades to community facilities
• New or upgraded equipment essential to the operation of the community group
• Addressing current OHS or risk management issues
• New programs or activities within a community
• Projects for specific high-needs groups
• Projects that promote local sustainability initiatives, environmental innovation, proud community spaces, responsible water usage and conservation
• Club capacity (eg. planning, support and training for organisations and club volunteers)
• The protection, conservation and restoration of heritage items and assets

Funding will only be provided to community groups/organisations that comply with all the following statements:

• Operate within or provide services targeting residents within the municipality.
• Operate on a non-for-profit basis.
• Have a formal legal structure or are auspiced by a community group/organisation that fulfils this requirement (i.e. incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated body).
• Provide access to Council residents either as members, participants or supporters.
• Ensure adequate legal and insurance requirements are met.
• Operate for the benefit of the community.
• If previously funded by Council, have satisfactorily fulfilled previous requirements regarding financial acquittal and reporting.

• Phone: (03) 5032 3033
• Email: communitydevelopment@swanhill.vic.gov.au