Community Impact Grant Program to boost local organisations

The City of Ballarat is continuing to support a stronger and more connected community by funding initiatives that align with the priority areas of both Council and the community.

Applications for the 2024/25 Community Impact Grant Program (CIGP) are now open, with local not-for-profit community groups, clubs, and organisations encouraged to apply.

The program is designed to strengthen links between community members and groups by funding programs, events, products and services that bring a range of benefits to Ballarat.

Grants of between $500 and $20,000 can be applied for, with applications open until 30 March 2025.  

There will only be one round of funding in the 2024/25 financial year.

Priority will be given to projects that address healthy, connected and inclusive communities; community capacity building, and environmental sustainability.

City of Ballarat Mayor, Cr Tracey Hargreaves encouraged community groups who met the criteria to apply.

“We have seen some brilliant examples in previous years where we have been able to help local community groups deliver projects that deliver enormous benefit to Ballarat,” she said.

“We are proud to be working closely with the community to help them make Ballarat a better place for everybody.”

Ballarat Neighbourhood House will also be hosting three grant-writing workshops throughout February and March to help groups with the application process.

To learn more and to apply, visit the grants page on the City of Ballarat website.

Successful recipients of the round two of the 2023/24 Community Impact Grant Program included: