Community Funding Program applications now open
Published on 02 September 2025
Community Funding Program applications now open
Applications for Pyrenees Shire Council’s annual Community Funding Program have now opened to support our strong commitment to local projects and activities.
Applications are open for six weeks, closing on 8 October at 2pm. Grants are available for:
- Programs, Projects and Activities – up to $2000
- Minor Capital Works – up to $7000
- Equipment – up to $2000
- Community Event Support – up to $2000
- Tourism Event Sponsorship – up to $5000
Pyrenees Shire Council Mayor Tanya Kehoe said the Community Funding Program is vital to help make the municipality an inclusive, happy and healthy place to live and visit.
“The Community Funding Program is one of the most powerful ways we can support our people to build stronger communities that deliver improved social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes for our residents and visitors,” Cr Kehoe said.
“This grants program is an important way for Council to partner with the community and help bring local solutions and innovative ideas to life.
“Whether it’s a new piece of equipment, an arts project, a climate change solution or a community event, these grants support connection, increase accessibility and inclusion for all community members.”
Support sessions will be held around the Shire to discuss ideas and provide support in making applications.
If residents can’t make it to a support session, Community Development Team officers can visit on request or provide phone and online support.
These will be held:
3 September – Avoca Gunga Hub Balaki Wuka room 11.30am-1.30pm
5 September – Beaufort Community Resource Centre 2-4pm
11 September – Landsborough Public Hall 12-4pm
16 September – Waubra Community Hall 10am-1pm
17 September – Avoca Gunga Hub Balaki Wuka room, 10.30am-1pm
22 September – Beaufort Community Resource Centre 2-4.30pm
To lodge an application:
- Read the detailed program guidelines on Council’s website at pyrenees.vic.gov.au/Funding
- Discuss your application with a Council Officer from the Community Development Team by phoning 1300 797 363 or emailing commdev@pyrenees.vic.gov.au
- Complete your application on our online application portal at pyrenees-cp.enquire.cloud/login
The portal provides information to help you complete an application, including a help guide.
Responsive grants are also available for urgent or time sensitive projects with information on these and other funding opportunities also available on our website.
Recommended projects from the application process will be presented to the November Council meeting for adoption.