The Surf Coast Shire is committed to protecting your privacy and is bound by the Information Privacy Principles in the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) (‘PDP Act’). The personal information requested on this online form is being collected by Surf Coast Shire for the purpose of your grant application. If the personal information is not collected, Surf Coast Shire is unable to process your application and may not be able to contact you for further questions or solutions. We will not disclose your personal information without your consent, except where required or authorised to do so by law. Our privacy policy is available on our website and or contact Customer Service. If you wish to alter any of the personal information you have supplied to Surf Coast Shire, please contact us by sending an email to info@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.
Thank you for your interest in Surf Coast Shire Council's Community Initiatives grant stream. This grant stream is open in March and September annually.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available and applicants must contribute a minimum of 30% (cash or in-kind) towards the total project cost.
If you need an interpreter, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) on 131 450 and ask them to telephone the Surf Coast Shire on 03 5261 0600. Our business hours are 8.30am-5.00pm
Online applications will close at midnight on 30 September 2025. Incomplete applications and/or applications received after this closing date will not be considered.
Before applying
1. Read the guidelines and check your eligibility.
2. Call our Grants team on 5261 0600 to discuss your idea and ask any questions.
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