Our Ripple Effect Grants Program supports projects and initiatives that align with our community strategy, make a significant and positive change within our local community, and are great value for money.
The program prioritises support for community-based, not for-profit organisations throughout our service region.
We have three funding streams
There are three streams of grant funding available under the Ripple Effect program
Community grants of up to $5,000 are available for not-for-profit, volunteer-based, community organisations to undertake projects that aim to strengthen communities.
International aid grants of up to $4,000 are available for local community organisations undertaking projects to strengthen communities overseas.
School-based grants of up to $1,000 are available for schools (or school councils) to undertake projects within their school community.
We have a strategic focus
Applications for grant funding through the Ripple Effect program must align with (but are not limited to) at least one of the following community strategy themes and areas of focus:
Initiatives that will build capacity with a focus on leadership, engagement, partnership, strategy and advocacy e.g. field days, leadership forums.
Initiatives that will promote access to quality education, training and volunteering pathways e.g. school fetes..
Initiatives that will enhance public health and physical and mental wellbeing e.g. sporting groups, fun runs.
Initiatives that promote healthy and sustainable ecosystems e.g. tree planting days.
Want to apply?
Applications for community grants open in April each year. Keep an eye on our social feeds for updates.
Our 2023 recipients
