City Partnerships Program now open

The City of Ballarat’s City Partnerships Program is now open and seeking applications from eligible parties. 

The program is designed to fund organisations or entities that deliver on the goals identified in the City of Ballarat Council Plan 2021-2026. 

There are two streams of funding available: 

• Community stream: Funding of up to $100,000 per applicant per year 

• Commercial stream: Funding over $20,000 per applicant per year with no upper limit 

City Partnerships are for well-planned projects and programs which may occur over multiple financial years.   

The funding is designed for organisations that have a well proven record of delivering relevant programs, projects or activities that provide community and economic benefit to Ballarat.  

Not-for-profit organisations can apply under the community stream and the commercial stream. 

Businesses are only eligible to apply for funding under the commercial stream. 

Applications will be accepted until March 2023. 

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Des Hudson said the grants provided a fantastic opportunity for programs, projects or activities to receive a funding boost. 

“There are so many brilliant projects being developed across the Ballarat Municipality,” Cr Hudson said.  

“This program can assist in achieving amazing things for our community, as we work collaboratively in achieving Council’s goals.” 

The six goals in the City of Ballarat Council Plan 2021-2026 outline a plan to create a: 

• An environmentally sustainable future 

• A healthy, connected and inclusive community 

• A city that fosters sustainable growth 

• A city that conserves and enhances our natural and built assets 

• A strong and innovative economy and city 

• A Council that provides leadership and advocates for its community 

How do I apply? 

1. Read the City Partnership Program guidelines. 

2. Contact the City of Ballarat on 5320 5500 or communityengagement@ballarat.vic.gov.au to discuss your proposal and eligibility for grant funding. 

3. Gather all the documents you need in one place. 

4. Apply online: 

• Apply for the City Partnership Program - Community Stream 

• Apply for the City Partnership Program - Commercial Stream 
   

Information on the City Partnership Program and other City of Ballarat grants programs can be found through the City of Ballarat website page, Grants and Funding.