Community Sponsorship
The Community Sponsorship program aims to encourage and assist individuals and community groups that make positive contributions within Baw Baw or are ambassadors for our region.
Community Sponsorship is part of Council’s Community Funding Assistance Program and Council’s commitment to community development, building responsible leadership and creating vibrant communities.
Available Sponsorship and Eligibility
Funding is available for community events and for residents that are competing in or attending an event in which at which they will be representing Baw Baw Shire.
Eligible community events may receive up to $5,000 in sponsorship funding.
Individual ‘Baw Baw Ambassadors’ must be a resident of Baw Baw Shire and may receive up to $500.
Group or Team Ambassadors must be based in Baw Baw Shire and may receive up to $1,500.
For further information please download the Community Sponsorship Factsheet(PDF, 64KB).
Sponsorship Dates
Awarded quarterly, subsequent rounds will accept applications as follows:
- Round Three – 13 January 2020 to 9 February 2020
- Round Four – 30 March 2020 to 26 April 2020
How to apply
Applications can be made online using one of the links below between 13 January and 9 February 2020. Please note, the links are only active during this period of time.
Enquiries and Assistance
For enquiries and assistance, email bawbaw@bawbawshire.vic.gov.au or call 1300 Baw Baw (1300 229 229) during office hours.