2025 Community Grants Program applications now open

Published on 02 May 2025

Community groups and organisations seeking funding to support projects, programs, events and activities are encouraged to apply for assistance thanks to Gannawarra Shire Council’s 2025 Community Grants Program.

Applications for the popular program opened yesterday and will be accepted up to midnight Thursday, 29 May.

“For many years, community groups that support the Gannawarra’s residents have benefited from Council’s Community Grants Program, which provides funding to local events, facility improvements and projects that foster social connections,” Mayor Garner Smith said.

“Successful projects need to meet the Essential Criteria, align with the community vision outlined in the Growing Gannawarra – 2021-2025 Council Plan and must be delivered within 12 months of receiving the funding.”

As part of the program, community groups will be able to apply for up to $5,000 to support projects, programs, events and activities.

For more information about the Community Grants Program, including the program’s guidelines and how to apply, please visit www.gsc.vic.gov.au/grants

Council’s grants website, www.gsc.vic.gov.au/grants also features advice on how to develop an application, obtain supporting information such as letters of support and quotes, guidance on completing a budget and advice on what assessors may look for when it comes to a successful application.