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.

Projects occurring on private property are ineligible.

• Environment Grant Information Sheet(PDF, 49KB)

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).

Items that require installation or fixing on an existing structure can be considered if Minor Capital Works is deemed an appropriate grant for their project. 

• Equipment Grant Information Sheet(PDF, 49KB)

Minor Capital Works - $10,000 

The Minor Capital Works 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 Works projects do not exceed $50,000 in value.

The application process involves two stages:

Stage one: Expression of Interest (EOI) - Now closed, new expressions of interest are no longer accepted.
Stage two: Applications for successful EOI applicants - Now Closed.

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, 51KB)

When to apply

 Opening dates for the 2021/22 Community Development Grants program will be announced soon.

Application help appointments

2021 Community Development Grants information session.

To help potential applicants deliver a successful project, we ran an information session for 20 April 2021. To watch again or to catch up on this presentation, the recording is available for you below (running time 57:39).

You can download the presentation slides and responses to the questions that were asked by attendees here(PDF, 2MB).

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.

2020 Successful Grant Applicants

Congratulations to the successful applicants of the 2020 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 Strategic and Community Planning team on 1300 229 229 or by email at grants@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au