Council Grants

This program has been reviewed by Council, and this stream of funding has now been combined with the Community Development Fund (CDF) grant program.

Community groups wishing to run arts and cultural projects, activities and events in Knox are encouraged to apply through the CDF program.

Community Development Fund

Knox is known for its leafy green image. Council provides grants up to $1,000 to help land owners conserve and enhance the environmental values of their properties.

Biodiversity Buddies Grant

Community groups are able to make submissions for projects which may be considered for inclusion in the Capital Works Program.

Capital Works provide/upgrade Council owned infrastructure and may include new projects such as leisure and recreation facilities, road, paths, drains, parks, buildings, car parks and community facilities.

In the first instance groups wishing to pursue, or advocate for, projects through the Capital Works Program, should discuss the issue with the Department that would be managing the application.

Groups or individuals wishing to make requests for new or upgrade works can now do so throughout the year. Submissions can be made at any time leading up to Business Case preparation in September/October each year.

The relevant Program Coordinator can give an early assessment in relation to the current program of works and inform the applicant accordingly (e.g. request by clubs for sporting pavilion extensions would be directed to, and assessed by, the Manager - Youth, Leisure & Cultural Services).

For more information, please contact Council on 9298 8000 or email knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au

The CDF grant program provides funds to support a range of events, arts and cultural projects, services and activities provided by not for profit groups or organisations for the benefit of Knox residents.

Community Development Fund Grants

The CPF grants program formerly known as Community Partnership Funding (CPF) assists a range of community organisations across the municipality with the ongoing operational costs incurred in the delivery of agreed community outcomes that benefit Knox residents by addressing local community priorities and identified strategic service requirements.

Community Operational Funding Grants

The Electronic Scoreboard Grants program provides up to $40,000 in grants for successful tenant clubs (applicants) to deliver an electronic scoreboard of their choice. Should the value of the project exceed $40,000, the tenant clubs will need to fund any overspend. This may be combined with grant funding external to Council.

Electronic Scoreboards Grants

This grant program provides an opportunity for eligible leisure and sporting organisations in Knox to obtain funding to assist with Minor Capital Works or facility improvement projects on Council Reserves.

Leisure Minor Capital Works Grant

This program provides grants up to $1,500 to eligible community organisations within Knox. The main objectives of the Minor Grants program are:

Minor Grants Program

Knox Preschool Services is Cluster managed by Knox City Council who are the approved provider. To be eligible the Preschool must be part of Knox City Councils Cluster Managed Preschool program.

Applications closed 16 March 2018.

For further information please contact Linda (Preschool team) on 9298 8571 or Jodie Heriot 9298 8406.

This program recognises that many Senior Citizens Centre require financial support to initiate and run their events and activities. These activities are not necessarily project based, but form an important part of people’s lives and the wellbeing of the broader community.

Senior Citizen Centre Grant

Sports persons who are Knox residents and have been selected to represent either Victoria or Australia may be entitled to funding assistance on an individual basis.

Individual Sporting Grants

Information on funding opportunities provided from sources other than Council can be accessed by clicking on related links, located below.