Council funding opportunities – Round 2
July 1, 2020
Colac Otway Shire Council’s Grants Program aims to provide an opportunity for a wide range of groups and businesses to obtain a share of the grant funds for a varied range of projects and events within the Colac Otway Shire.
A total pool of $108,000 is available for Round 2 of the Colac Otway Shire Grants Program. A new category 5 has been included for Round 2 for small businesses in the Colac Otway Shire for environmental projects including energy efficiency and/or water saving projects, or water related public health initiatives.
All categories require a matching contribution from the applicant on a dollar for dollar basis.
Round 2 is offering five funding categories:
Category 1: Community Grants Program
Category 2: Community Events & Support Program
Category 2a: Major 'Community Organised' Events
Category 3: Small Grants Program
Category 4: Building Façade Improvement Program
Category 5: Small Business Energy & Water Efficiency Upgrades (NEW for Round 2 only)
How to apply
Guidelines and online application is available at www.colacotway.vic.gov.au under ‘Apply for a Grant, ROUND 2 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program 2020-2021’.
Applications open on Friday 3 July 2020 and close 5pm on Friday 31 July 2020.
Funding announcements are expected to be made at the end of September.
Please contact Council’s Grants Officer on (03) 5232 9400 or
Council Enquiries
(03) 5232 9400