Quick Response Grants

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Currently Closed

Opens July 2025

Grants of up to $3,000 are available in this program.  A funding contribution from the applicant is not required in this grant stream.  

Applications are assessed and funding is awarded on a monthly basis until the allocated budget is exhausted (per financial year).

Note: Council also offers Community Initiative grant rounds open in March and September for project seeking up to $5,000 funding.  

About this grant

Surf Coast Shire is committed to supporting diverse community groups and organisations who contribute to a thriving community and environment.

The Quick Response grants fund groups and organisations to make minor equipment purchases, upgrades or replacement to assist with and/or expand their activities as well as clever and creative projects that help our community and environment to thrive.   

Applications are assessed against the grant criteria outlined in the guidelines by a panel of Council officers.

It is a requirement that all successful grant applications align with the Surf Coast Shire Council Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Other information  

Projects must be inclusive of people with disability, as per the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Guidelines and Checklist for Inclusive Events

Before applying:

1. Read these guidelines(PDF, 319KB)  and check your eligibility.

2.  Call our Grants Team on 5261 0600 to discuss your idea and ask any questions.  

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