Community Capital Works Grants Program
About
The Community Capital Works Grants Program assists community groups to upgrade Council owned and Crown Land facilities.
The grant program is used to strengthen local community networks, activities and support the wellbeing of our residents.
Applications for the 2025-26 Community Capital Works Grants program (including supported Category 2 Partnership Grants applications) are now open! Applications will be open from 20 January to 20 March 2025.
Community capital works grants (Category 1)
- All funded works will be coordinated and delivered by Council. Committees/clubs do not need to undertake any of the works themselves.
- The community group is not required to provide a financial contribution.
- Maximum: $20,000 per project.
- Grants available from a set priorities list.
Applications open 20 January 2025 and close 20 March 2025
Community capital works partnership grants (Category 2)
- Grants of up to $35,000 are available for community groups and organisations that manage public facilities on Council owned or Crown land.
- Applicants manage the works with guidance from Council.
- Applicants must contribute funding based on their annual income.
- Two stage application process – Stage 1- Expression of Interest- Simple Application, Stage 2 – Detailed Application.
Expressions of Interest closed 12 December 2024 – Supported applicants detailed application forms open 20 January and close 20 March 2025.
Major equipment grants (Category 3)
- Grants of up to $20,000 are available to go towards major maintenance equipment.
- Equipment purchases are used to help maintain sporting grounds, outer grounds or large internal areas.
- Community groups must provide dollar-for-dollar matched funding.
Applications open 20 January 2025 and close 20 March 2025
Program Guidelines and Policy
This information pack includes the grant program guidelines and policy.
Enquiries
For more information contact our Connected Communities Team on 1300 787 624 or CCWG@cardinia.vic.gov.au