The City of Port Phillip encourages applications to the Community Grants Scheme from not for profit community groups.  The Scheme aims to strengthen local communities through supporting a range of initiatives that enhance the health and well being of the Port Phillip community.

Applications

Applications to the Community Grants Scheme are now closed for the 2008/2009 financial year.  The Scheme will reopen and be accepting applications from late February 2009. 

Assessment Panel

Nominations to the assessment panel are now closed.  The panels assess applications made to the annual Community Grants Scheme and consist of residents, councillors and council officers.  Click on the attachment to view the terms of reference for the Community Grants Assessment Panel. Terms of Reference: Community Grants Assessment Panel

Project Planning

Download the form below for helpful tips to use when planning a project.

• Project Planning Considerations

2008/2009:  This year, over 90 projects, which actively engage local people, have received a total of $232,106 in funding.  Congratulations go to all of the recipients in what was, as always is, an extremely strong field of applications!  Click on the attachment to view a list of all of the projects supported through this year's program: Community Grants recipients 2008/2009.

2007/2008:  101 community projects were funded, totalling $175,948 . View the 2007/2008 Community Grants Successful Applicants here.

2006/2007: 105 community projects were funded, totalling $175,755. View a list of the funded projects here: Community Grants 2006/2007

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Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give online feedback about our community grants. If you prefer call ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for the Community Development Officer, Community Projects.