Expressions of interest for the Category 2 Community Capital Works Grants Program are now open until 16 December 2022. The Category 2 Community Capital Works Grant Program assists community groups to improve community and recreational facilities, in order 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 16 January – 31 March 2023.

In order to have the Recreation Team’s support on the project, relevant Council Officers require a brief overview of the below in order to undertake an adequate assessment for the panel (please note this only needs to be dot points response). If these are not provided to our team, then we may not be able to have sufficient information to assess to the next stage.

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 in order for it to be considered, particularly 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 16 January 2023- close 31 March 2023)

• 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 16 January 2023- close 31 March 2023)

• 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.

If you require further assistance from our grants team please contact them directly on ccwg@cardinia.vic.gov.au. As outlined above you will need to seek in principal support from the Recreation Team so please email either Ashira Harris on a.harris@cardinia.vic.gov.au or Jo Kennedy on j.kennedy@cardinia.vic.gov.au.