Community Development Grants

Overview

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.

Grant categories

Application can be made across three categories:

Environment Grant - $5,000

To support the activities of community groups that improve the sustainability of natural environments. Activities may seek to build skills, knowledge and awareness of the community and must have a direct benefit to the environment.

• Environment Grant Information Sheet(PDF, 58KB)

Equipment Grant -$5,000

To support the equipment needs associated with the successful operation of community groups in Baw Baw Shire. Equipment items are portable assets that are securely stored on site when not in use and does not include any item that requires installation on, or fixing to an existing structure (e.g. defibrillator cabinet, cabinetry, appliance purchases that requires installation at a future time, etc).

Projects involving items that require fixing onto an existing structure should consider if their project meets the Minor Capital Work grant requirements instead of pursuing funding under an equipment grant.  

• Equipment Grant Information Sheet(PDF, 56KB)

Minor Capital Works - $10,000 

The Minor Capital Work grant category supports the delivery, repair or improvement of built form fixed asset projects in/on eligible community facilities and places. The kinds of projects that this grant is suitable for include upgrade of buildings, paths, lighting, clubrooms, fencing, playing surfaces, shade and public space infrastructure, and may include the purchase and installation of items such as cabinetry, floor coverings, and electrical or gas equipment. Minor Capital Work projects do not exceed $50,000 in value.

This funding requires a community contribution to match Council’s grant. A maximum grant of up to $10,000 is available.

• Minor Capital Works Grant Information Sheet(PDF, 60KB)

The application process involves two stages:

Stage one: Expression of Interest (EOI) - NOW CLOSED

• Opening date: 9am, 7 March 2022
• Closing date: 12pm, 4 April 2022 

Stage two: Application by invitation for successful EOI applicants - NOW CLOSED 

• Opening date: 9am, 16 May 2022
• Closing date: 12pm, 14 June 2022

When to apply

2023/23 dates will be confirmed in 2023.

Application help appointments

Request a meeting with a Council Officer

If you'd like to discuss your application with a Council Officer prior to submitting your application, please contact the Social and Community Planning team on 1300 229 229 to make an appointment. 

To go at your own pace, you can find answers to some frequently asked questions here.(PDF, 49KB)

2021 Successful Grant Applicants

Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2021 Community Development Grants.

Click through the pages to learn more about the Community Development Grants program, which grant category is best for you and how to apply.

Contact us

We’re here to help! For more information please contact the Social and Community Planning team on 1300 229 229 or by email at grants@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au