Frankston City Council's Community Grants Scheme is a significant source of funding for many local not-for-profit organisations. This scheme offers valuable assistance to community organisations operating at grass roots level, by giving them opportunities to implement innovative projects that benefit the general public.

 Funds are distributed to assist Frankston City based groups in the operation of programs, specific projects, volunteer training, development of new services and purchase of new equipment.

Image at the left: Two children eating yoghurt at Riviera Playgroup

 Examples of recent funding include:

• Funding to various scouting groups for leadership training and equipment
• Funding to assist with the collection of food parcels for the needy
• Funding to assist clubs and groups provide first aid training.

Grant categories are:

• Service Development Grant
• Specific Purpose Grant
• Strategic Initiative Grant
• Miscellaneous Grant
• Cultural Initiative Grant
• Emerging Athletes/Sport Grant
• Event Grant

These grants are for groups and organisations that are developing a project with a strong strategic focus, aligned with a least one of the Council's key themes from the Council Plan 2006-2010. Copies of the plan are available upon request or by following the attached link Council Plan 2006-2010. Community Groups must discuss their proposal with Council's Community Grants Co-ordinator prior to lodging the application.

Community Grants 2008-2009 Program

The 2008-2009 Community Grants Program has now closed.

Community Grants Guidelines and Application Forms

Miscellaneous Grants Guidelines and Application Form

For further information, contact Council's Community Grant Co-ordinator, Jenny Addison on 9784 1820 or e-mail: jenny.addison@frankston.vic.gov.au