Community SHARE Grant Program
Community SHARE Grants Program 2025/26
Yarriambiack Shire Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to encourage, develop, support and sustain a wide range of local recreational, cultural, social, community support and business group initiatives that make:
- A positive contribution to the Yarriambiack Shire community;
- and Strengthen the development of strong local communities.
Each financial year, Council provides financial assistance to community groups and businesses to support the provision of events and services which respond to identified community need, contribute to the building of stronger communities and are in accordance with Council’s strategic outcomes.
Online Applications Open: 8am Monday 30th June 2025
Online Applications Close: Midday Monday 21st July 2025
Applications for the Community SHARE Grant Program 2025/26 are now closed.
While online applications are preferred, a paper form is available on request by calling our office on (03) 5398 0100.
Budget template(PDF, 331KB)
The program provides funding through 4 different streams:
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Stream
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Funding Available
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Matched Funding Required
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Eligible Applicants
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Community Events
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Up to $1,500
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N/A
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Not-for-profit community groups
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Business Works
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Up to $2,000
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1:1*
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Small businesses
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Community Works (Minor)
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Up to $3,000
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N/A
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Not-for-profit community groups
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Community Works (Major)
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Up to $10,000
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3:1*
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Not-for-profit community groups
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* Indicates the contribution required to receive funding eg. 3:1 = group/business must contribute $1 to the overall project for every $3 received
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Milestone
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Date
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Applications open
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Monday 30th June 2025, 8am
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Applications close
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Monday 21st July 2025, 12:00pm
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Outcome notification and grant payments
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August 2025
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Project delivery
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September 2025 to August 2026
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Project acquittal due
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1 September 2026
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For more information regarding the Community SHARE grants program, please contact Council on (03) 5398 0100 or grants@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au.
Project acquittals
Each successful application requires a completion report upon completion of the project.
Download the Completion Report form here.(PDF, 166KB)