Funding is available to support the delivery of community events, projects, programs, environmental initiatives, and the purchase of equipment.

The Community Grants Program aims to support the community to be sustainable, healthy, and thriving.

To achieve this, the program will;

• Deliver projects that align with Baw Baw Shire Council's Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, and;
• Support and partner with the community to deliver community priorities that improve participation, inclusion and accessibility.

Please note pre application appointments are a mandatory step in the Community Projects process.

To be eligible for Community Project funding, applicants must: 

• Propose a project located or delivered within the Baw Baw Shire. 
• Be a not-for-profit community group, organisation, or club. 
• Be incorporated under the Associations Incorporation Reforms Act 2012 or supported by another incorporated organisation that will accept legal and financial responsibility for the project (See auspice arrangements for more information).  
• Have public liability insurance with a minimum of $20 million cover or supported by an auspice organisation with the same cover. 
• Comply with Child Safety standards. 
• Have complied with all terms and conditions, including submitting a completed project acquittal report for all previous grants from the Community Grants Program, including any grants where the organisation has acted as the auspice organisation. 
• Have no outstanding debts with Baw Baw Shire Council. 

• Phone: 1300 229 229
• Email: grants@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au