Council Support Package
Helping councils in regional Victoria deliver more tourism, sporting and cultural opportunities for their communities and beyond.
Overview
The funding supports local councils across all of our regions to invest in projects that will create long-lasting value for their communities.
The Package had two streams of funding support:
Stream 1
Set funding for cities that are major regional hubs, including Greater Geelong, Greater Bendigo, City of Ballarat, City of Latrobe and City of Greater Shepparton.
Stream 2
A competitive funding stream open to Victoria’s other rural and regional councils.
Applications have now closed.
Objectives of Program
The fund aims to help eligible councils to deliver projects and activities that:
- drive visitation to the regions
- create better public spaces for socialising and hosting events
- empower volunteers
- strengthen businesses and communities
- promote Traditional Owner culture, participation and leadership.
By supporting these projects, the fund will deliver lasting economic, social, environmental, sporting and wellbeing benefits for regional and rural Victorians.
Funding Details
Funding will be delivered in 2 streams:
Stream 1
A set funding stream providing:
- Up to $5 million in funding for City of Greater Geelong, City of Greater Bendigo, City of Ballarat and City of Latrobe
- Up to $3 million in funding for City of Greater Shepparton.
Councils could propose funding to be used across multiple projects and activities that are aligned with the program objectives.
Stream 2
Victoria’s other regional and rural councils could apply for funding for multiple projects. Funding amounts range from $20,000 to $100,000 per project (excluding GST).
Maximum funding per council was $100,000 (excluding GST) with no co-contribution required.
Funding can be used to cover multiple projects that align with the objectives of the program.
Applications have now closed.