These grants aim to support community connections, improve community health and wellbeing and social inclusion opportunities across the Shire.

The objective of the Community Grants Program is to provide an opportunity for community groups and organisations to seek funds for projects and initiatives which align with Council Plan objectives and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing objectives.  Council supports community groups with knowledge, skills and motivation to create positive change by funding projects that bring people together to upskill, share resources, and implement community solutions

Grant aims:

• To provide an opportunity for community groups and organisations to seek funds for projects and initiatives which align with Council Plan objectives and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing objectives highlighted below.
• Support community connections, improve community health and wellbeing and social inclusion opportunities across the Shire.
• Projects may include activities and resources which support positive social connection, inclusion, health, community arts, knowledge and skills sharing and cultural and environmental outcomes.

All applications must demonstrate alignment with:

• At least ONE Council Plan Strategic Objective, AND
• At least ONE Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Priority

Eligible applicants include: 

• Groups from locally based groups and organisations who operate in the Indigo Shire or
  meet a demonstrated need within the Shire
• The group or organisation must be not for profit and open to or accessible by Indigo Shire residents
• Organisations must either be incorporated, be Auspiced by another group or become incorporated as a condition of funding.

• Phone: 1300 365 003
• Email: info@indigoshire.vic.gov.au