Community SHARE Grant Program

Community SHARE Grants Program 2025/26

Yarriambiack Shire Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to encourage, develop, support and sustain a wide range of local recreational, cultural, social, community support and business group initiatives that make:

• A positive contribution to the Yarriambiack Shire community;
• and Strengthen the development of strong local communities.

Each financial year, Council provides financial assistance to community groups and businesses to support the provision of events and services which respond to identified community need, contribute to the building of stronger communities and are in accordance with Council’s strategic outcomes. 

Online Applications Open: 8am Monday 30th June 2025

Online Applications Close: Midday Monday 21st July 2025

Apply via the online form here

While online applications are preferred, a paper form is available on request by calling our office on (03) 5398 0100.

Budget template(PDF, 331KB)

 

The program provides funding through 4 different streams:

Stream	Funding Available	Matched Funding Required	Eligible Applicants
Community Events	Up to $1,500	N/A	Not-for-profit community groups
Business Works	Up to $2,000	1:1*	Small businesses
Community Works (Minor)	Up to $3,000	N/A	Not-for-profit community groups
Community Works (Major)	Up to $10,000	3:1*	Not-for-profit community groups

* Indicates the contribution required to receive funding eg. 3:1 = group/business must contribute $1 to the overall project for every $3 received

Milestone	Date
Applications open	Monday 30th June 2025, 8am
Applications close	Monday 21st July 2025, 12:00pm
Outcome notification and grant payments	August 2025
Project delivery	September 2025 to August 2026
Project acquittal due	1 September 2026

 

Online information sessions

Council will hold two optional information sessions online for those wanting to find out more about the grants program. These will cover:

• intended outcomes,
• eligibility requirements,
• key timelines, and
• preparing your application.

Sessions will be held at the following times:

• Monday 23rd June, 5.30-6pm
• Tuesday 1st July, 5.30-6pm

To register for a grants program information session, complete our online form here

If you're anticipating difficulty/require assistance in attending a session online, please contact Council on (03) 5398 0100 or grants@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

 

For more information regarding the Community SHARE grants program, please contact Council on (03) 5398 0100 or grants@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.

 

Project acquittals

Each successful application requires a completion report upon completion of the project.

Download the Completion Report form here.(PDF, 166KB)