Community Grants
Community Grants support community and recreation infrastructure improvements, community programs and activities, environmental initiatives, local community and tourism projects that contribute to strengthening our community and bring a wide range of social and economic returns across the Shire.
Grants from $500 up to $10,000 maximum.
Grants require a matching dollar for dollar cash and/or in-kind contribution.
Community Grants
Grants assist community groups to fund a broad range of community development projects, services, activities, equipment or new initiatives that benefit the community across Colac Otway Shire.
These projects may relate to:
- Environment
- Arts & culture
- Sport & recreation
- Health & wellbeing, access, equity & inclusion
- Strategic planning & training
- Community placemaking, streetscape, open space infrastructure
- Equipment
- Facility upgrades
To Apply
Applications open: 28 February 2025 at 9.00am
Applications close: 11 April 2025 by 5.00pm (late applications cannot be accepted)
Apply here
When you submit the application, you will automatically receive a notification through SmartyGrants to confirm.
Notification of Outcomes
Decision will be made at the Council meeting on 24 June 2025. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application.