Impact Grants provide between $3,001 and $20,000 for community development or environmental sustainability initiatives.

The annual program is available under two streams:

Stream A: Environmental Sustainability.

• Reduce emissions and climate change threat, conserve natural environment and biodiversity, reduce waste to landfill and undertake educational awareness activities.

Stream B: Facilities and Place.

• Aspects of open space/streetscape, minor facility enhancements, accessibility, signage, masterplans, and feasibility studies.

To be eligible, applicants MUST: 

• Be incorporated or have a letter of support from an incorporated organisation willing to support (auspice) the project under an auspice agreement. Exceptions to this requirement may be considered for individual artists. 
• Have satisfactorily acquitted all previous Council grants. 
• Be inclusive of the broad diversity of residents within our communities. 
• Not be for activities that prioritise participants based on their religious beliefs. 
• Not be for activities that prioritise participants based on their political affiliations or perspectives. 
• Agree to protect, respect, and promote the human rights of all and comply with the Victorians Charter of Human Rights. 
• Have relevant and sufficient insurance provisions in place.

To be eligible, applications MUST: 

• Complete all required supporting documentation. 
• Be for projects or activities that will be conducted within the boundaries of the East Gippsland Shire. 
• Be for a specific project or activity that does not require recurrent or ongoing funding. The exception is for applications under the Partnerships category of funding. 
  • Note: Partnership category is not available for this current grant round. 
• Not be for wages or salaries for staff not directly engaged in the project delivery, general operating expenses, commercial activities, regular maintenance, or start-up costs. 
• Not be for retrospective funding requests (for monies that have already been spent or to cover shortfalls in the operational budget). This includes projects scheduled to occur before Council has made a final decision on the funding round. 
• Not be for activities and projects that duplicate existing services. 
• Not be for projects that are the responsibility of the State or Commonwealth Government. 
• Not be for fireworks. 
• Not be for projects primarily for fundraising and/or where Council’s contribution will be specifically used to purchase trophies, prizes, or prize money.

• Phone: (03) 5153 9500
• Email: communitygrants@egipps.vic.gov.au