There is a total grant pool of $3 million.
Grant amount
Grants of up to $50,000 to support costs of planning and feasibility activities for future infrastructure projects or grants of up to $350,000 to assist with costs of ready-to-go community infrastructure projects.
Who should apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for funds to assist to renew, upgrade, or build new facilities to provide a better level of service, increased programs or improve how spaces function.
Our priority is to support community-led projects that increase community access and participation, demonstrate collaboration between groups and result in greater use of facilities.
Grant guidelines
Please read the grant guidelines before applying.
For further information, please contact the Grants Team on 03 5272 5560 or email [email protected].
Match-funding exemptions
You must match our funding with one dollar for every two dollars we grant and provide any remaining funding required.
If you wish to apply for a Match-funding exemption this needs to be made before an
application is submitted for a Community Infrastructure Grant. Please refer to the exemption guidelines.
Applications open/close
- Open: 4 June 2022
- Close: 5:00pm 22 August 2022
Notification of outcomes
Apply online
Thinking of applying?
Please first watch this recording that provides information on the Community Infrastructure Grants and the application process.
Then you are encouraged to contact the City to discuss your project and arrange a site visit before submitting an application.