Community Grants Program

The Community Grant Program 2022/23 is now open for applications

Overview

The grants are aimed to support eligible community groups and organisations to apply for funding to produce projects and programs that:

identify and meet existing and emerging community needs
strengthen capacity of local community groups, organisations, and networks
promote and encourage social connection, and participation in community life
address health and well-being inequities
create initiatives that enable access and inclusion for diverse communities
support sustainability initiatives and facilitate innovation.

Grant Guidelines

All applicants are encouraged to read the Community Grants Guidelines before submitting an application.

Community Grants Guidelines 2022-23.docx
Community Grants Guidelines 2022-23.pdf

Community Grants Information Sessions and Grant Writing Workshops

All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Community Grants Information Session and/or Grant Writing Workshop before applying for a Community Grant. Information sessions will support applicants to understand the Community Grants Program 2022/23 guidelines and application process. Grant Writing Workshops will cover all aspects of grant writing from where to find grants, understanding the guidelines and selection criteria, working through an application and budget, and how to frame your project.

Interpreters for Auslan and languages other than English are available upon request. If you have any access or support requirements to enable equitable participation in these sessions, please contact the Grants and Funding Officer, on phone: 03 9209 6777 or email: grants@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Community Grants Information Session 1

Date: Thursday 21 July 2022, 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm

Location: Online

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Community Grants Information Session 2

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2022, 10.00 am to 11.00 am

Location: St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

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Grant Writing Workshop 1

Date: Tuesday 26 July 2022, 9.30 am to 12 midday

Location: St Kilda Town Hall

99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda VIC 3182

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Grant Writing Workshop 2

Date: Thursday 4 August 2022, 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm

Location: Online

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Key dates

Activity	Scheduled Date
Applications Open	Monday 4 July 2022
Information Session 1 (Online)	Thursday 21 July 2022 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Information Session 2	Tuesday 2 August 2022 10.00 am to 11.00 am
Grant Writing Workshop 1	Tuesday 26 July 2022 9.30 am to 12 midday
Grant Writing Workshop 2 (online)	Thursday 4 August 2022 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Applications close	Monday 15 Aug 2022 at midnight Late applications will not be accepted
Applications assessed	August to September 2022
2021/22 Grant Recipient Acquittal Reports due	Thursday 1 December 2022
Recommendations presented to Council	Mid November 2022
Applicants emailed application outcome	Late November
Funds issued to successful 2022/23 applicants	December 2022 to January 2023