Funds & Grants
Funding Opportunities
Council is committed to strengthening the Port Phillip community to ensure it is a vibrant place to work, live and visit. One way the council does this is through the support of local organisations, businesses and artists.
Community Grants Program
Incorporated, non-profit community organisations are encouraged to apply for projects that will strengthen communities within Port Phillip and will enhance their health and wellbeing.
This program will be accepting applications from 23 February - 3 April 2009.
For full details, including past successful applicants and application forms, visit the Community Grants Funding page.
Cultural Development Fund
Artists, companies, non-incorporated associations and other organisations are invited to apply for grants from the Cultural Development Fund. Funding is available to encourage community involvement in the arts, creativity and innovation; to develop and present new work; to support partnerships between organisations; and to enhance the profile and the vibrancy of the city. Projects must be based in Port Phillip and the artists/people and audience must live and work in the City of Port Phillip.
For full details, visit the Cultural Development Fund page.
Small Poppy Grants
Applications for project funding from the Small Poppy Fund are accepted throughout the year.
This matching grant scheme is designed to 'kick-start' community-led action to improve our neighbourhoods and bring people together. We are looking for new ideas that bring people together. We hope this funding will stimulate neighbourhood activities by providing the extra ingredient your neighbourhood needs to bring a project to life.
For full details visit our Small Poppy Fund page.
Strategic Skills Mentoring Program
Brought to you by City of Port Phillip and Toyota Community Spirit
The City of Port Phillip is partnering with Toyota Community Spirit to help community groups build their capacity through the Strategic Skills Mentoring Program. This program offers local community organisations the opportunity to access specialised one on one strategic mentoring support, free of charge. Through this program, a limited number of community organisations that offer services to City of Port Phillip residents or work within the municipality will receive extended individualised support and mentoring in an area of identified need, with the aim of building the organisation's ongoing capacity to operate independently and sustainably. This is a pilot program and is targeted towards small-medium community organisations.
This program will be accepting applications from 23 February - 3 April 2009.
Download the application form and guidelines here: Strategic Skills Mentoring_Application or contact Monique Cosgrove: 9209 6345 / mcosgrov@portphillip.vic.gov.au for more information
Community Meals Subsidy
Subsidies are available for the provision of meals by community groups to elderly people, people with disabilities and their carers. Organisations are required to confirm their eligibility on an annual basis.
Contact Kris Henderson for queries on 9209 6441 or email khenders@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Multicultural Celebration Fund
Local multicultural groups can apply for a small grant to host events that celebrate cultural and /or religious days of significance.
For more details visit the Multicultural Celebrations Fund webpage or phone Christina Del Frate on 9209 6385
Other council support
Town Hall hire subsidy scheme
The aim of the Town Hall Hire Subsidy Scheme is to provide community organisations with affordable and accessible access to community spaces for major public relations, special events and community celebrations for the benefit of the Port Phillip Community.
For full details visit the Town Hall Hire Subsidy Scheme page.
Minibus hire
The City of Port Phillip owns six minibuses that are available for regular or casual hire by City of Port Phillip Community Groups within the municipality. For full details such as availability, conditions, eligibility, possible fees etc, please visit the Minibus Hire page of this website.
Community Celebrations Fund
Local organisations can apply for small, local, grassroots community celebrations. For more information, please contact the council's Arts and Festival Unit via eServices or phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777
Business support
For information on services and support available to local business, please view the Port Phillip Business Website
Non-council funding opportunities
Philanthropy Australia is a national membership organisation for grant making trusts and foundations. They provide information for grant makers and grant seekers -http://www.philanthropy.org.au/
Our Community
- http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/aims to help community groups work effectively and independently.BusiGrants is a subscription based Australian newsletter providing details on all the available business grants, scholarships and professional industry awards: http://www.busigrants.com.au/
GrantsLink is a website that helps you find information on Commonwealth Government Grants: http://www.grantslink.gov.au/
Grantsearch is a funding database, with sources of financial support for: study; travel; research; business and professional development; the arts; sport; community projects: http://www.grantsearch.com/
The Myer Foundation is committed to philanthropy and wishes to support processes, events, and activities that resolve problems and address issues that make a positive measurable difference to society. http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/
Telstra Foundation is a philanthropic initiative run independently of Telstra Corporation. Applications are considered for projects that address current social issues affecting young people in the areas of arts, health, education, disability and research. For full details, visit their website at: http://www.telstrafoundation.com.au/
Ian Potter Foundation has seven areas of interest: Arts; Education; Environment & Conservation; Health; Medical Research; Science; Social Welfare; Travel. For full details, visit their website at: http://www.ianpotter.org.au//
The Ian Potter Cultural Trust aims to nurture the growth of excellence and diversity in cultural activities in Australia by making small grants to outstandingly talented people in the early stages of their careers. For full details, visit their website at: http://culturaltrust.ianpotter.org.au/
Community Broadcasting Foundation: The primary aim of this organisation is to act as a funding agency for the development of community broadcasting in Australia. For details on their grants program, visit their website at http://www.cbf.com.au//
Arts Victoria: Arts Victoria supports the arts and cultural industries to encourage excellence, develop good ideas, build audiences, encourage participation and improve facilities. This support is delivered through targeted programs devised by research and in response to community need. Visit their website for funding round information. http://www.arts.vic.gov.au/arts/funding/funding.htm.
Australian Film Commission: They provide funding and support for film practitioners. Visit their website for full details: http://www.afc.gov.au/.
Australia Council: The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body that support and promote the practice and enjoyment of the arts. Visit their website for details of their funding opportunities: http://www.ozco.gov.au/.
VicHealth: VicHealth is an organisation committed to promoting the health of all Victorians. They provide funding for a range of programs. Funding rounds become active at various times throughout the year. For details visit their website: http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/.
ANZ Trustees - Charitable Grants: ANZ Executors & Trustee Company Limited (ANZ Trustees) is a Statutory Trustee Company operating in all mainland States and Territories of Australia. It is the sole trustee or co-trustee of approximately 400 charitable trusts, settlements and foundations ("Trusts"). For full details on this program and the type of Trusts they represent, visit their website. http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/Trustees/charitable_Grants.asp
Victorian Law Foundation: The Foundation offers grants to innovative projects that work towards improving community understanding of the law and legal system in Victoria, improving community access to the justice system, creating a better and more responsive justice system. Their grants program encompasses both financial and in-kind support. For full details visit their website at: http://www.victorialaw.org.au/grants.asp
EcoRecycle Victoria: EcoRecycle Victoria's activities are funded by the landfill levy. One of the ways they return this levy to the community is through a range of grants and awards that support waste reduction and litter prevention activities and encourage innovation in moving towards a zero waste future. They also support seminars and conferences about materials efficiency and waste reduction to keep abreast of the issues and options. For details visit their website at: http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/
Victorian Multicultural Commission: The Victorian Multicultural Commission runs a grant program to assist ethnic and community based organisations with programs and activities that help to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/
Department of Victorian Communities: The Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) was created in December 2002 to provide a focus for the government's activities around strengthening communities and supporting more integrated government services. DVC administers a range of grant programs. Some grants go to individuals, while others go to organisations, big and small. Visit their website for full details: http://www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au/
Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV): For information visit the Sports and Recreation Victoria web site.
