Council loves what community groups and organisations do. We want to support your valuable activities in the areas of arts and culture, sport, recreation, community events, community strengthening and the environment.
Community Grants Program
Community groups and organisation provide vital services and support to Alpine Shire residents. Alpine Shire Council is committed to supporting these valuable activities through the Community Grants Program.
The 2022-23 Community Grants Progam is now open. Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday 30 June 2022.
Funding for tourism events which provide opportunities for increased tourism in the region can be found on the Event Funding page.
Other community grants and resources
Grant Guru covers grants and funding sources for: Arts; Sport; Community Services; Environment; Community Infrastructure; Multicultural projects and much, much more
Bright Community Bank Branch and the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank offers various forms of sponsorship and donations to community and sporting clubs, schools and groups in the local area.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) operate a number of grants programs to benefit Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities.
Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses and communities.
Into Our Hands Foundation was established after the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009. It is a community foundation that invests in projects and initiatives aimed at building the capacity, strength, cohesiveness and wellbeing of the many smaller communities within the Shires of Alpine, Indigo and Wangaratta. Special emphasis is given to projects and initiatives within the communities of Barwidgee Creek, Bruarong, Dederang, Gundowring, Kancoona, Mudgegonga, Murmungee, Rosewhite, Running Creek and Stanley.
Our Community provides advice, tools, resources and training in relation to fundraising and grants for not-for-profit organisations and schools as well as businesses and individuals
Sport and Recreation Victoria provide a range of grants and funding to support sport and recreation in Victoria from local community clubs through to the elite level.
WAW support groups within our community either via financial sponsorship agreements or through contributions of goods and services. Additionally, WAW support regional programs that deliver positive educational, medical or safety outcomes to the community.
Business/Industry Grants and Funding
Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria. RDV’s focus is on investment attraction, job creation, exports, creating stronger economies, communities and infrastructure to create a strong and growing regional and rural Victoria.
Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses and communities.
If you are looking for financial support, advice, or education and training programs to help you improve your business, the Victorian Government can assist you through a range of funding and support services.
Business.gov.au’s programs are designed to help Australian businesses of all sizes and industries improve productivity and competitiveness, and create jobs.
