The Community Development Fund provides grants to eligible community groups and organisations to undertake projects, programs and activities which will contribute to the wellbeing of our community.

Quick response project grant: 

• Up to $1,000
• Length of funding agreement:12 months 
• Open until funds are expended
• Funding ratio: Nil

Generally, funding is granted for the following types of projects:

• Structural repairs or minor upgrades to community facilities
• New or upgraded equipment essential to the operation of the community group
• Addressing current OHS or risk management issues
• New programs or activities within a community
• Projects for specific high-needs groups
• Projects that promote local sustainability initiatives, environmental innovation, proud community spaces, responsible water usage and conservation
• Club capacity (eg. planning, support and training for organisations and club volunteers)
• The protection, conservation and restoration of heritage items and assets.

Funding will only be provided to community groups/organisations that comply with all the following statements:

• Operate within or provide services targeting residents within the municipality.
• Operate on a non-for-profit basis.
• Have a formal legal structure or are auspiced by a community group/organisation that fulfils this requirement (i.e. incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated body).
• Provide access to Council residents either as members, participants or supporters.
• Ensure adequate legal and insurance requirements are met.
• Operate for the benefit of the community.
• If previously funded by Council, have satisfactorily fulfilled previous requirements regarding financial acquittal and reporting.

• Phone: (03) 5032 3033
• Email: communitydevelopment@swanhill.vic.gov.au