The Northern Grampians Shire Councils Grants Programs provide communities, businesses, and local groups with the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Council to undertake projects that uplift their communities economic wellbeing and quality of life.

Council is seeking applications from community not-for-profit groups and organisations that align with the expected outcomes of the Community Grants Program:

• Increased social connectedness for all Northern Grampians Shire residents.
• Creation of safe environments that are inclusive of the growing diversity across communities in the Northern Grampians Shire 
• Positive impacts to physical health, mental health, and wellbeing. 
• Greater sustainability of community groups and assets.

Council is offering grants of up to $5,000 to support projects that contribute towards outcomes that have a Participation, Inclusion and a Connection focus.

Grant priority areas: 

• Strengthen social connection and community belonging:
  • Supporting projects that bring people together, foster positive relationships, and help community
    members feel more connected and included.
• Encourage those who participate less to get involved in sport/recreational activity.
  • Supporting projects that create safe, inclusive and welcoming environments where people feel
    confident to participate in sport and recreation, particularly those who traditionally participate less.
• Strengthen community group capacity
  • Supporting activities that build the skills, capability, and long-term sustainability of community groups, including strategic planning, governance training, and leadership development.

Your group or organisation can request a Community Grant if:

• You are a not-for-profit, incorporated body, or you have an ABN.
• You are based in Northern Grampians Shire or can effectively demonstrate your request has a direct benefit to the residents within it.

Your group or organisation will also need to:

• Align your request with the grant priorities.
• Be compliant with council's regulatory requirements if required.
• Provide evidence of Liability Insurance. Events, activities or construction that have a likelihood of causing damage or personal injury must have public liability insurance (of at least $20 million). Other amounts will be considered where there is no likelihood of damage or injury.

• Phone: (03) 5358 0512
• Email: community@ngshire.vic.gov.au