Community support grants

Community Support Grants (CSG) aim to build resilient and adaptable communities with:

• improved community infrastructure, facilities and services
• improved community connections
• communities taking action on their own behalf

There are 3 funding categories available.

Funding range of grant

• Community Infrastructure projects up to $500,000
  
• Community Infrastructure planning up to $30,000
  
• Community Initiatives projects up to $50,000

Open Dates

This program is open for applications on an ongoing basis.

Program Guidelines

Community Support Grant Guidelines (PDF 247 KB) or (Word 108 KB)

Supporting Documents

Documents that are to be submitted as part of the application:

• Assessment Criteria Response Template (Word 39 KB)
• Project Plan Template (Word 42 KB)
• Voluntary Labour and In-Kind Support Information Sheet (Word 271 KB) (if required)
  

Resources that are to be considered as part of the application:

• Environmentally Sustainable Design (Word 1.2 MB)
• Universal Design Principles and Disability Standards for Access to Premises (Word 1 MB)
• Guide to Governing Shared Community Facilities (Word 361 KB)
• Guide to Delivering Community Precincts (Word 282 KB)
• Social Procurement
• Frequently asked questions
  

Before you apply for a grant, we recommend you read about DPCD's Funding Agreements, as funding is dependent upon your acceptance of the Terms and Conditions.

If successful in obtaining a grant, use forms for recipients to complete and submit whilst managing your project.

Eligibility and Application

Funding category	Metropolitan* councils	Growth area councils**	Not for profit organisations
Community Infrastructure	Eligible- yes Contact the DPCD representative below to complete a proposal summary, then,	Contact the DPCD representative below, as this is a separate process	Not eligible. Partner with your local council who can apply on behalf of the project
Community Infrastructure Planning	Eligible- yes Contact the DPCD representative below to complete a proposal summary, then
Community Initiatives	Eligible- yes		Eligible- yes or download the application form (Word 405 KB) and email, fax or post it to us

*Community Support Grants Program funding for regional areas is delivered through the Putting Locals First Program.

**Growth area councils are: City of Casey, Cardinia Shire Council, Hume City Council, Melton Shire Council, City of Whittlesea and Wyndham City Council.

We recommend that you read My Grants Application before commencing your online application.

Program area

• Read more about Community Development
• For assistance with a project idea and/or an application contact Denise Francisco, Program Manager (denise.francisco@dpcd.vic.gov.au - 9208 3649)
• For general grant enquires contact the Grants Information Line

Stories

Read about Clayton Community Centre.

Interest Areas

Communities
Infrastructure