Grants for the community: Applications opening soon

Blind Sports and Recreation Victoria received a $5000 community grant for its forest therapy walks, co-guided by low-vision volunteers in Casey. Picture: Gary Sissons

Casey’s 2024-25 Community Grants Program and the 2024-27 Community Service Organisation Funding Program will open on Monday 18 March, offering a range of financial assistance to community groups, organisations, and individuals.

City of Casey chair of administrators Noelene Duff PSM said not-for-profit community groups and organisations who provide services and programs for the Casey community were encouraged to apply for a community grant.

“Financial assistance of up to $5,000 is available to help provide projects, programs, and events that benefit the local community,” she said.

“Community service organisations who provide programs and services for the Casey community in the areas of health, wellbeing, and safety can also apply for funding of up to $40,000 for three years.”

To assist community groups, organisations, and community service organisations with the application process, free information sessions will be held online and in person.

The sessions will provide advice on understanding the grant program guidelines, how to apply using the online system, and tips on submitting a great application.

Info session for 2024-25 Community Grants Program

Online: Wednesday 13 March, 7pm – 8pm

In-person: Wednesday 20 March, 1.30pm – 2.30pm, Lynbrook Community Centre, 2 Harris Street, Lynbrook

To book and for more information, visit casey.vic.gov.au/community-grants

Info session for 2024-27 Community Service Organisation Funding Program

Online: Tuesday 19 March, 3pm – 4pm

Bookings are essential.

To book and for more information, visit casey.vic.gov.au/community-service-organisation-cso-funding

Grants officers are also available to talk through application ideas and answer questions you may have about both funding streams. Please contact the Grants Team at 9705 5200 or email communitygrants@casey.vic.gov.au

The applications for the two grants program will open at 9am on Monday 18 March and close at 5pm on Friday 26 April.