Council's Inclusive Communities Grants Program offers financial support to not-for-profit community organisations, groups and associations for projects, exhibitions and/or performances that contribute to the municipality and support Council's vision.

This grant program aims to:

• Support not-for-profit community groups provide a range of opportunities for residents;
• Facilitate support for initiatives that strengthen the community through opportunities for participation, development, inclusion and sustainability;
• Foster support across a range of pursuits and interest areas including health and welfare, community support, arts and culture, sports and recreation, youth, ageing, environment, access and equity;
• Provide an equitable opportunity for groups to seek funding assistance from Council.

Applications can be for a maximum of $4,000.

Applicants must be an:

• incorporated not for profit group, or
• a Crown Committee of Management, or
• a Government Department on behalf of a community group.

or have their application submitted by an appropriate auspicing body, which meets the above criteria.

Note: Organisations that have licensed gaming / gambling facilities or derive funds from gambling are ineligible to apply

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• direct benefits to the residents of the Campaspe Shire;
• financial viability of the project/program/activity;
• adequate public liability insurance and appropriate health and safety policies and child safety policies in accordance with the funding agreement;
• a contribution in the form of funds, services and/ or in kind support;
• that they are based in the shire or deliver significant services to the shire's community;
• their ability to plan effectively and be well organised;
• that they have no outstanding grant acquittals or outstanding debts owing to Council.

Applications must be submitted the due date AND only one application per funding round.

• Phone: 1300 666 535
• Email: grants@campaspe.vic.gov.au