Baw Baw Shire Council supports community and volunteer groups through an annual Community Development Grants program.
Community Development Grants are offered to non-profit organisations, groups and associations to assist with projects, programs, equipment or events that contribute to the community.
We seek applications that:
- Enable community led projects and activities that support the community’s priorities and vision (as set out in the Council Plan and informed by Baw Baw 2050 and other strategic documents recognised by Council)
- Will strengthen communities and opportunities for enhanced participation in public life and community groups
- Provide benefits to the local and/or Baw Baw community.
- Contribute to the social, environmental and economic development of our community.
Application can be made across three categories:
Environment Grant
Provides up to $5,000 for activities that will enhance a community group’s capacity to run or promote programs with a benefit to the environment.
Applicants can propose projects to support natural and/or capacity building from an environmental group. Projects occurring on private property are ineligible.
Equipment Grant
This grant category will provide a maximum grant of up to $5,000 and provides funding necessary for the successful operation or delivery of services for communities.
Minor Capital Works
The Minor Capital Works category provides for minor repairs, renovations and associated infrastructure for buildings, clubrooms, sporting and other community facilities.
The application process involves two stages:
Stage one: Expression of Interest
Stage two: Application.
This funding requires a community contribution to match Council’s grant. A maximum grant of up to $10,000 is available.
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Grant Opportunity
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Applications Open
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Applications Close
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Minor Capital Works Expressions of Interest
Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) Application for all Minor Capital Works proposals prior to submitting a Minor Capital Works Application.
This is a compulsory requirement. We will let you know if your application progresses to the next stage.
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8.00am
13 January, 2020 |
3.00pm
5 February, 2020
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Equipment Grants
Environment Grants
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8.00am
3 February, 2020
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3.00pm
13 March, 2020
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Minor Capital Works (for successful EOI Applicants)
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8.00am
2 March, 2020
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3.00pm
10 April, 2020
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A community information session will be held on Wednesday 29 January from 5.30pm - 8.30pm at the Drouin Civic Centre, 33 Young Street, Drouin.
If you'd like to discuss your application with a Council Officer before you submit it, please contact us on 1300 229 229 to make an appointment. Appointment will be held at the Drouin Civic Centre, 33 Young Street, Drouin.
Environment and Equipment Grants Appointment Times
- 12 February 2020, 9.00am - 12.00pm
- 13 February 2020, 12.00pm - 3.00pm and 6.00pm - 9.00pm
- 18 February 2020, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Minor Capital Works Appointment Times
- 17 March 2020, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
- 18 March 2020, 12.00pm - 3.00pm
- 19 March 2020, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
Contact us
We’re here to help! For more information please contact the Strategic and Community Planning team on 1300 229 229 or by email at grants@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au