Expressions of interest for the Category 2 Community Capital Works Partnership Grants Program are now open until
1 December 2023. The Category 2 Community Capital Works Grant Program assists community groups to improve community and recreational facilities, to support community networks and enhance community wellbeing.

This grant category is a two-stage process, therefore if supported, applicants will be invited to complete a detailed application form which will need to be completed between 15 January – 29 March 2024.

To have Council’s support on the project, your relevant Council Officers require a brief overview of the below to undertake an adequate assessment for the panel (please note this only needs to be dot points response).

Given the above, please ensure you provide information on:

1. Project overview/scope
2. Project location
3. Estimated costs
4. Why the project is needed
5. How will the Club/Community will benefit from the project
6. Evidence if a building permit/planning permit is or isn’t required

Please note all stakeholders within the reserve/facility will need to support the project for it to be considered, particularly in writing support from Committee of Managements/Community Asset Committees. Please see further information below regarding the grant Categories.

Category 2: (now open)

• Grants of up to $35,000 are available for community and recreational facility upgrade works that fall into one of 3 priority areas.
• Community groups manage the works with guidance from Council.
• Community groups must provide a matched funding amount based on their annual income

Category 1: (applications open 15 January 2024 - 29 March 2024)

• Grants of up to $20,000 are available for community and recreational facility upgrade works that fall into one of 4 priority areas.
• Council manage works on behalf of community groups.
• Community groups are not required to provide matched funding.

Category 3: (applications open 15 January 2024 - 31 March 2024)

• Grants of up to $20,000 are available to go towards major equipment purchases that fall into one of 3 priority areas.
• Equipment purchases are used to help maintain sporting grounds, outer grounds, or large internal areas.
• Community groups must provide dollar-for-dollar matched funding.

For further information please visit https://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/info/20021/community_capital_works_grants_program