COMMUNITY GRANTS

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN — CLOSE SEPTEMBER 28, 2026

Community Grant applications are now open. If your organisation, club, school or local initiative supports men’s health and community wellbeing in Baw Baw Shire, apply online before submissions close on September 28, 2026.

APPLY NOW

HOW OUR GRANTS WORK

FUNDING GOOD CAUSES FOR OUR COMMUNITY

We allocate up to $50,000 across three categories each year, from a small local men’s shed to a bigger, shire-wide partnership.

SPARK GRANTS

$500 - $2,000

~10 grants a year · $15,000 allocated

Quick-impact grants that create the widest participation. Simple applications and fast turnaround lower the barriers to entry, support first-time applicants and spread impact right across the shire.

Best for: Local health initiatives, Health-related expenses, Community groups (e.g. Men’s Shed), Volunteer-led ideas.

IMPACT GRANTS

$3,000 - $7,500

~5 grants a year · $20,000 allocated

The core of the program — funding proven organisations delivering recurring programs with measurable, medium-scale outcomes across the community.

Best for: Health-related not-for-profits, Schools, Sporting clubs, Recurring community programs.

FLAGSHIP GRANT

$10,000

~1 grants a year · $10,000 allocated

One larger grant that encourages ambitious, high-impact work. It creates a visible success story, encourages collaboration and can attract matching funding.

Best for: Male-focused health initiatives, Multi-organisation partnerships, Baw Baw Shire initiatives, Major annual events.

TOTAL FUNDING POOL

$50,000

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

HOW WE ASSESS EVERY APPLICATION

Every application is judged by the committee against the same five questions. The total available each year depends on funds raised at the Blokes BBQ — the bigger the event, the more we give back.

Does it align with our mission — advancing men’s health and community wellbeing in Baw Baw Shire?

Will it create a genuine, meaningful benefit for the community?

Is the project or request well thought through, with clear goals and a realistic plan?

Can the applicant actually deliver it?

Is it a good use of the funds our community has raised?

WHO CAN APPLY

WE WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM

If you’re working to make Baw Baw Shire a better place for men and their families, there’s a good chance we can help.

Local not-for-profits and community groups

Schools and sporting clubs across Baw Baw Shire

Health and wellbeing initiatives with a focus on men and their families

Individuals or informal groups with a genuine community benefit project

HOW TO APPLY

FIVE SIMPLE STEPS

FIND YOUR FIT

Check the grant categories above and consider which best suits your project.

APPLY ONLINE

Complete the external online application — take your time and include the detail the committee needs.

WE REVIEW

The committee reviews every application against our assessment criteria.

YOU’RE NOTIFIED

Successful applicants are notified and funds are allocated.

SHARE THE IMPACT

Recipients provide a short update on how the funding was put to use.

APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW

SUBMIT YOUR COMMUNITY GRANT APPLICATION

Applications are open now and close September 28, 2026. Submit your application through our external grants platform before the round closes.

SUBMIT APPLICATION

NOT SURE IF YOUR PROJECT FITS?

If you want to talk it through before applying, get in touch — we’re always happy to have a chat.

BACKED BY OUR COMMUNITY

None of this happens without the local businesses who put their names behind the cause every single year.

BACKED BY OUR COMMUNITY

None of this happens without the local businesses who put their names behind the cause every single year.

BACKED BY OUR COMMUNITY

None of this happens without the local businesses who put their names behind the cause every single year.