The Community Development Fund provides grants of up to $5,000 to eligible community groups and organisations. Generally, funding is granted for the following types of projects:
- Structural repairs or minor upgrades to community facilities
- New or upgraded equipment essential to the operation of the community group
- Addressing current OHS or risk management issues
- New programs or activities within a community
- Projects for specific high-needs groups
- Projects that promote local sustainability initiatives, environmental innovation, proud community spaces, responsible water usage and conservation.
- Club capacity (Eg. planning, support and training for organisations and club volunteers).
- The protection, conservation and restoration of heritage items and assets.
Summary
Funding limit | Up to $5,000 to eligible community groups and organisations |
Applications open |
1 May 2023 at 9am |
Applications close | 9 June 2023 at 5pm |
Successful applicants notified |
Late July 2023 |
Projects must be completed before |
Friday, 31st May 2024 |
User guides
Contact
To discuss the requirements of your application contact Council’s Community and Recreation Grants Officer.
In person: Swan Hill Region Information Centre
Email: communitydevelopment@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Phone: (03) 5036 2333