‘Frankston Charitable Fund’s Community Connection Grant

Applications for Stage 1 open 24 February 2025 until 14 March 2025

Frankston Charitable Fund is a charitable fund account of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.

It was established in 2009 and aims to raise much-needed funds to assist charitable organisations that operate in the Frankston community by encouraging tax-deductible donations that build up the Fund corpus in perpetuity. Each year the Fund is allocated a grants budget which is then made available to eligible charities in the form of grants.

The Fund is separate to Council’s Community Grants Program and is managed by an independent Committee of Management who Council supports with administration of grants.

Community Connections Grant

Frankston Charitable Fund’s Community Connection Grants provides one-off funding of $5,000 to $10,000 to support charitable organisations in delivering programs and projects that meet local community needs, improve community connection and build community capacity

Community Connection Grant Categories

Access, Equity and Social Inclusion: Initiatives that improve social inclusion, accessibility, and equitable opportunities for all community members.

Arts & Culture: Activities that enhance local arts, cultural expression, and creative community initiatives.

Health and Wellbeing: Activities that promote physical and/or mental health, social connections, and/or overall community wellbeing.

Sustainability: Activities that encourage environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and/or sustainable community development.

Key principles guiding funding decisions

Community strengthening through collaboration and partnerships.
Innovative place based solutions to local community needs.
Focus on prevention and sustainability.
Broad community impact and involvement.

Annual funding availability guide

Funding is available annually to charities that:

Have Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR) status as covered by Item 1 in the section 30-15 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)
Have Endorsement as a Taxation Concession Charity (TCC)
Providing a service / program within the Frankston Local Government Area

How to apply

Step 1.Prepare your application

Before applying, please read the Frankston Charitable Fund Grant Guidelines

Frankston Charitable Fund - Guidelines - 2025(PDF, 1MB)

Applications for Stage 1 open 24 February 2025 until 14 March 2025

Join Our Information Session
Wednesday 26 February, 10–11 AM
Kulin Room, 43 Davey St Frankston (booking essential)
Get insights into the new categories, application process, and tips for a strong submission.

Step 2.Submit your application

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Step 3.What happens next?

Eligible and selected Stage 1 applications will be invited to apply for Stage 2 (Full Detailed Plan), beginning from 1 April 2025. Stage 2 applicants will be notified of the decision on June 2025

More information

2023-2024 Frankston Charitable Fund grant recipients

Organisation	Funding Purpose
Frankston Churches Community Breakfast	$9,000 to continue providing nutritious meals each morning Monday to Friday to those in need
Pines Community Men’s Shed	$7,000 to build 20 outdoor furniture for local schools in Frankston North
Theodora’s Cheerful Givers	$5,300 to continue providing quality food items through emergency food relief service
MiLife-Victoria	$5,235 to support a customised employment program
Operation Larder	$5,000 to continue to provide non-perishable and hygiene items through Community Support Frankston
Share the Dignity	$5,000 to provide 1 years’ worth of stock of sanitary items for an independent school, David Scott School
The Pyjama Foundation	$4,000 to secure educational resources in the Resource Library for volunteer mentors to use for their volunteer visits with children in care

2022-2023 Frankston Charitable Fund grant recipients

Organisation	Funding Purpose
Mums Supporting Families in Need	$9,089 to establish a ‘Baby Essentials Program’ that would allow the organisation to distribute child safety items through social welfare agencies who work with vulnerable families in need.
Miscarriage Information Support Service	$6,436 to create a valuable education eBook support resource to assist anyone who has been impacted by miscarriage in the Frankston City community.
Peninsula Christian Care	$5,500 to support the 2023 Frankston Winter Shelter Project that will provide nightly crisis accommodation for up to 10 people who are experiencing homelessness in the local community for 13 weeks.
Game Face Game Changer	$5,160 to support sporting clubs to make positive changes regarding the mental health of its members
Theodora’s Cheerful Givers	$5,000 to continue to provide free emergency food relief
Operation Larder	$5,000 to continue to provide non-perishable and hygiene items through Community Support Frankston
Peninsula Transport Assist	$4,000 to offer free or subsidised transport for health and social inclusion appointments to clients based in Frankston City
Voices of Frankston Choir	$2,500 to support their weekly music education program

2021-2022 Frankston Charitable Fund grant recipients

View the 2021-22 Frankston Charitable Fund grant recipients:

Organisation	Funding purpose
Operation Larder	$13,312 to provide non-perishable food and person hygiene items to CSF to maintain their inventory stock levels
Miscarriage Information Support Service	$11,312 to provide resources to improve mental health outcomes after miscarriage
Theodora House	$8,312 to provide meals to families and individuals in the local community who are enduring financial hardship
Project Creativity	$6,312 to deliver an art program working with disadvantaged young people to use fine art to create various art projects
Donation Chain	$3,512 to provide dry socks, shoes and wound care to people experiencing homelessness or crisis to treat feet conditions such as trench foot and athlete’s foot

Committee of Management

The Frankston Charitable Fund Committee of Management advises and makes granting recommendations to the Board of Management of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund. Governed by the Fund’s Terms of Reference, the Committee of Management is comprised of:

Council’s Mayor (or delegate)
One other Council Councillor
Council’s Director Communities (or delegate)
Three community representatives
Representative from the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation

Three community representatives on the Frankston Charitable Fund Committee 2024-2027 were appointed at its Ordinary Meeting on 2 December 2024. These are honorary positions for community members who live or work in Frankston City.

Donate

To make a donation, please visit the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation website or call 03 9633 0000. Please nominate the Frankston Charitable Fund under donation details. If you would like to discuss any other option, please call us on 1300 322 322.

All donations to the Frankston Charitable Fund are managed by the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation and proceeds are allocated locally through the Grants Program.

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Fundraising

Learn about the different ways you can support the Frankston Charitable Fund.

Workplace giving

You may choose to take part in a workplace-giving program through your employer and direct your donations to the Frankston Charitable Fund.

Workplace giving donations are deducted from your salary before tax, potentially reducing your taxable income. That means you receive a tax benefit immediately rather than having to wait until the end of the financial year. Contact your Payroll Officer to find out if you are eligible.

Frankston forever

Have you considered a bequest in your Will to the Frankston Charitable Fund? It is a wonderful way of leaving a lasting legacy in the Frankston community. It's a gift that keeps giving and will make a difference to the lives of people in need in Frankston.

If you are considering making a bequest to the Frankston Charitable Fund we recommend that you contact us first to discuss your wishes.

Event support

Another way to support the Frankston Charitable Fund is to host a fundraising event on behalf of the Fund. If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact us to discuss this option.

Contact Us

Phone

1300 322 322

Alternate Phone

03 9633 0033 (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation)

Email

FCF@frankston.vic.gov.au

Location

Frankston Charitable Fund

30 Davey Street

Frankston

3199

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