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Community Grants

Community Grants are available from council to assist community groups and organisations to further develop.

City of Ballarat is committed to supporting our vibrant local community through the Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP).

THE COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.

The grant program encourages organisations to be innovative, creative and address needs within the community. The grant program links to the outcomes and key priorities in the Council Plan, and in particular:

increasing community connectedness
promotion of healthy lifestyles
celebrating arts and culture
developing resilient and adaptive communities

Click here for the Community Facility Development Form

The Application Process:Top of document.

Please Note : The application for community grants uses an online system for submission. If you are unable to apply online please contact our community grants team on 03 5320 5746 who will assist in entering and processing the application with you.

Download and view the CIGP Guidelines 2015/16 and the Council Plan.
Complete and submit an online Application Form.

If you need help using the online Application Form:

View the Help Guide for Applicants
View the Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
contact Community Development on 5320 5746

Key DatesTop of document.

Applications can be submitted at any time, the key dates for consideration are :

Application Due Date	Committee Meeting Date
Tuesday, 9 February 2016	Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Tuesday, 8 March 2016	Tuesday, 15 March 2016
Tuesday, 12 April 2016	Tuesday, 19 April 2016
Tuesday, 10 May 2016	Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Tuesday, 14 June 2016	Tuesday, 21 June 2016