Help shape the future of community funding in Port Phillip.
The City of Port Phillip is seeking feedback on a draft Community Funding Policy and proposed community grants model. These proposals have been developed in response to community feedback and a comprehensive review of Council's funding programs.
We heard that community organisations want simpler grant processes, clearer funding pathways, larger grant amounts, less paperwork and greater flexibility.
To help us achieve these improvements, we're creating a new Community Funding Policy and updating our program model. Your input will help Council finalise its Community Funding Policy and Community Grants Model before they are considered for implementation in 2027/28.
On this page you can:
How will my feedback change this project?
We're eager to hear your feedback and combine it with governance requirements, feasibility considerations, available funding and expert advice to help shape the future of community funding in Port Phillip.
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What you can influence on this project
- The draft Community Funding Policy and whether it is clear, accessible and fair.
- How we simplify our structure of the Community Grants Model, including grant categories, funding streams and opportunities.
- Proposed funding amounts and the balance between smaller and larger grants.
- Approaches to improving accessibility, reducing administrative burden and strengthening the applicant experience.
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What you can't influence on this project
- Council's decision to review and improve its community funding and grants program.
- The requirement for Council to have a Community Funding Policy and associated governance controls.
- The total amount of funding available through Council's grants budget.
- Legal, financial, audit and governance requirements that Council must follow when managing public funding.
- Decisions relating to individual service agreements.
- The Cultural Development Fund grants program, which is not part of this engagement.
Share your feedback using the tools below. If you would like to receive a paper survey, or to talk to the team in your language please contact us using the contact details on this page.
