Community grants

Since 2010, Council has allocated funds towards a Community Grants Scheme

Dates for the 2015/2016 funding round will be announced in June 2015.

For additional information about the Strengthening Our Community Grants Scheme, please contact 5471 1744 or [email protected].

Past Successful Grants

Council is proud to have supported a number of community projects. View the list of successful grant applicants for the 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 financial years below.

Council’s quick Response Youth Grants provide grants of $1000 for young people to run their own youth focused activities and projects. Young people can apply for a Quick Response Youth Grant at any time of year. A total of $10,000 is available per year.

See the Guidelines and the Application form.

For support in developing your ideas and submitting your application, contact Shannon Lacy, Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1826 or [email protected].

Incorporated, not-for-profit groups in the Shire with unanticipated and exceptional circumstances can apply for one-off funding of up to $500. Eligibility requirements are provided in the Special Grants Guidelines.

Applications should be made in writing, on letterhead, to the CEO, Phil Rowland, PO Box 185, Castlemaine, 3450. Applications can be made at any time during the year.

Our Community provides advice, resources and training for community groups on applying for grants. More information is available on the Our community website: www.ourcommunity.com.au