Funds & Grants
Funding and Grant Opportunities
CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INCLUSION AND PARTNERSHIPS
The City of Port Phillip's community funding opportunities include;
- All Funding Opportunities are advertised together and located on this page for easy access
- Where applicable, the online application process is the preferred mode of application to the grants program. For a limited time a printed application form will be available via email request to grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au.
- Training will be offered through the Community Grants Program Information Sessions which will include information on the online application process and successful grant and submission writing.
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Toyota Strategic Skills Mentoring Program 2012 Now closed for applications.
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Applications are welcome from 'Not for Profit' community groups, organisations, or clubs that work to benefit the port Phillip Community. This program gives preference to small to medium organisations and groups in order to support their capacity and sustainability Apply - Online
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Noelle Taylor: 9209 6477 ntaylor@portphillip.vic.gov.au or Craig Wright: 9209 6345 grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au Community Development Officer - Grants Program & Community Projects
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Community Strengthening - Community Grants Program Open for application - 20 February 2012 and closes 30 March 2012
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Not for profit organisations and groups can apply for funding for projects that promote the health and well being of residents. Apply - Online information_kit_2012_2013(1).doc Complete online 2011-2012 accountability acquittal form
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Craig Wright: 9209 6345 grants@portphillip.vc.gov.au Community Development Officer - Grants Program & Community Projects
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Social Inclusion - Community Grants Program Open for application - 20 February 2012 and closes 30 March 2012.
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Not for profit organisations and groups can apply for funding for projects that promote the health and well being of residents. Apply - Online Complete online 2011-2012 accountability-acquittal form
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Craig Wright: 9209 6345 grants@portphillip.vic.au Community Development Officer - Grants Program & Community Projects
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Social Support - Community Grants Program Open for application - 20 February 2012 and closes 30 March 2012
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Not for profit organisations and groups can apply for fudning for projects that promote the health and well being of residents. Apply - Online Complete online 2011-2012 accountability-acquittal form
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Craig Wright: 9209 6345 grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au Community Development Officer - Grants Program & Community Projects
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Open for application - 20 February 2012 and closes 30 March 2012
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Artists, arts companies, and community-based organisations can apply for funding for projects that enhance the cultural life of the city. Apply - Online/Application form
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Sharyn Dawson: 9209 6165
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| Local Festivals Fund | Application form Guidelines & Criteria |
Amanda Swinton: 9209 6217 aswinton@portphillip.vic.gov.au |
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Small Poppy Neighbourhood Grants Open for applications throughout the year - excluding December.
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The Small Poppy Neighbourhood Grants Program helps local people with new projects at grassroots level that make a positive impact on their neighbourhood. Apply - Online |
Yuki Kojima: 9209 6838
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Mutlicultural Celebration Fund Please note: Multicultural Celebrations Funds have been exhausted for the 2011/12 financial year. Applications will be accepted from July 2012 |
Local multicultural groups can apply for a small grant to host events that celebrate cultural and/or religious days of significance. Apply Via application form
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Cristina Del Frate: 9209 6385
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The City of Port Phillip Seniors' Festival Grant is available for interested individuals and organisations to host their own events during the cities seniors festival. |
Roderick McIvor: 9209 6301
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Council Neighbourhood Programs Open all year
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Section 86 Committee of Council will consider small grants to individuals, organisations and community groups to improve the sense of community in Port Phillip
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Marise Tramontana: 9209 6483 mtramont@portphillp.vic.gv.au
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Rupert Bunny Foundation Visual Arts Fellowship Biannual |
This Fellowship aims to support a contemporary visual artist with an identifiable commitment to visual arts excellence.
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Louisa Scott: 9209 6231 |
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Tourism Business Accreditation Open Feb to March Annually
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Full subsidies for local tourism related businesses to become accredited through the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program are available.
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Rhiannon Mahony: 9209 6520 rmahony@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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The City of Port Phillip is committed to community strengthening, ensuring the region is a vibrant place to work, live and visit. One way the City of port Phillip does this is through offering funding support to local organisations, businesses and artists.
Council Subsidy Schemes
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The aim of the City of Port Phillip Town Hall Hire Subsidy is to provide community organisations with affordable and accessible short term spaces within the Town Halls for community benefit.
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Meetings & Events: 9209 6537 meeting@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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Community Meals Subsidy
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20 February 2012
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30 March 2012
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The City of port Phillip provides subsidies for the provision of meals to community groups of elderly people and/or people with disabilities and their carers. The subsidies are intended to assist groups to encourage prople's social opportunities within their community. Organisations are required to confirm their eligibility on an annual basis. Apply - Online Guidelines & Criteria |
Julie Rooney: 9209 6441
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20 February 2012
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30 March 2012
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City of port Phillip community groups providing services to children and or young people under 18 years of age, people with disabilities, adults over 55, unemployed groups or migrant communities - may be eligible to receive a Community Transport Subsidy. For further information contact Marg Moore direct |
Marg Moore: 9209 6223 mmoore@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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Open all year
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Open all year
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Subsidies may be available for incorporated not-for-profit local groups/organisations to hire space for meetings, events and gatherings at some of council's community facilities Apply Hiring Community Centres |
Paul Aitken: 9209 6565 paitken@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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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.
Our Community 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.
GrantsLink is a website that helps you find information on Commonwealth Government Grants:
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.
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.
Ian Potter Foundation has seven areas of interest: Arts; Education; Environment & Conservation; Health; Medical Research; Science; Social Welfare; Travel.
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.
Community Broadcasting Foundation: The primary aim of this organisation is to act as a funding agency for the development of community broadcasting in Australia.
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.
Australian Film Commission: They provide funding and support for film practitioners.
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.
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: .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sports and Recreation Victoria (SRV): For sport and recreation related grants and funding opportunities.
