Community
16 May, 2025
Help available for grant applicants
UP to $300,000 in Warrnambool City Council grants will be available to local sporting clubs, community groups, artists and event organisers from June.
To help applicants succeed, council’s popular Grant Information Session is back for 2025, with staff available for one-on-one discussions on potential projects next Tuesday, May 20 from 6.30pm-8pm at the Lighthouse Theatre.
Council has set aside up to $200,000 to support events of all sizes via the Festivals and Events Fund.
Council’s long-running Community Development Fund returns with a $100,000 funding pool available for sport, recreation, arts, culture, environment and sustainability programs and equipment.
Following discussions with clubs and groups, a new category has also been added to the Community Development Fund - minor capital works.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said council wanted to ensure the funding available had the maximum impact.
“What I really love about these grants is that they are so broad,” he said.
“You know what you need to grow, to succeed and to deliver benefits to the community.
“So if you’ve got the idea and the ability to make it happen, we’re here to help with funding.
“While the possibilities are endless, you need to make sure your application aligns with the funding guidelines, and that’s where those one-on-one conversations with staff can be so valuable.
“This event was really well attended last year, and I know our staff are looking forward to speaking with potential applicants directly to hear about what they’d like to achieve.”
Applications for both funds open on Tuesday, June 3 and will close on Sunday, June 29.
For more information on the Community Development Fund and the Festivals and Events Fund, visit www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au
