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.

The objectives of this program are aligned with the themes in the Council Plan 2021-2025 that has been shaped by the voice of the community: 

1. Support our Community – An empowered community that is healthy, inclusive and connected. 
2. Grow our Regional Economy – A growing and diverse local and regional economy that supports our local businesses. 
3. Maintain and Renew our Infrastructure - Provide access to a high-quality built environment and infrastructure that meets community needs. 
4. Protect our Natural Environment - Act as community leaders to promote and enhance a clean, green and sustainable environment. 
5. Provide Strong Governance and Leadership - Strong leadership, good governance and effective service delivery. 

Applicants may apply for to $15,000 per financial year, applications for more than $2,500 must demonstrate matching cash contribution.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.

Ineligible applications will not be assessed.

• Applicants are required to be either based within Southern Grampians Shire or provide services, projects, events or programs within the boundaries of the municipality that directly benefit the Southern Grampians Shire.
• Applicants must be not-for-profit incorporated organisations, community groups or clubs. 
• Individuals will only be considered for the Art and Culture and Heritage Categories. 
• If an applicant is not an eligible organisation as defined above but meets all other eligibility criteria, they may be auspiced by an eligible organisation to apply on their behalf. 
• Applicants must hold an adequate public liability insurance policy to cover the staff, members and the general public, as appropriate. 
• Applicants must provide evidence of advice obtained regarding relevant permits, approvals, permissions and licenses from the relevant authorities prior to application.

• Phone: 03 5573 0444
• Email: communitypartnershipgrants@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au