Now Open – 2024-2025

Break O’Day Council’s Community Funding Program provides grants to communities to improve facilities/programs in their township or to improve the overall amenity of their town. All community groups that represent the ratepayers of their community are eligible to apply for funding.

Projects that will be considered for funding but not necessarily restricted to:

• Beautification projects
• Projects to improve recreation facilities.
• Projects that will improve the amenity of an area, township or Community.
• Encourage inclusiveness by drawing together diverse groups to share in positive outcomes.
• Develop connectedness by encouraging accessibility.

 Projects that will not be considered:

• Any projects on privately owned land or which cannot be freely accessed by all community members.
• If successful in receiving funds from a previous year under this program, no additional time will be granted – programs must be completed within the financial year they are allocated to the recipient.
• Capital Woks projects (ie. Footpaths, kerb and guttering etc.)
• Ongoing administration or operational costs of an organisation. eg staff costs and insurance, honorariums for volunteers.
• Is made by a registered school or commercial business.

Eligibility

• All community groups that represent the ratepayers of their township/area are eligible to apply for
• Only local NOT-FOR-PROFIT community groups will be given consideration for funding assistance
• Preference will be given to incorporated organisations with proven capacity to administer grants and deliver projects.
• Community Groups who have not acquitted previous grants provided by Council, will not be eligible to apply.

To apply or for more information download our application form or drop in to the Council Office at 32-34 Georges Bay Esplanade to pick up a hard copy.

SUBMISSIONS CLOSE – Monday 24 February 2025

Community Funding Program Application form – 2024 – 2025 – FILLABLE