Funding for local development projects

Overview

Funding for programs to support the implementation of opportunities identified by communities. There are two streams of funding available:

• stream 1: Funding for project management support and to upskill community members to build business expertise and community capability
• stream 2: Funding to progress opportunities for diversification identified by local communities.

Check if you can apply

Applications for both funding streams will be considered from a community or industry group including:

• an incorporated community organisation
• local government authority
• a business and industry cluster or network
• non-profit organisation
• chamber of commerce, business association, education and research organisations.

Eligible organisations operating in or near the following towns and communities with a Local Development Strategy can apply:

• Benalla
• Noojee
• Corrying
• Nowa Nowa
• Heyfield
• Orbost
• Koondrook
• Swifts Creek
• Murrindindi (Alexandra, Taggerty, Buxton, Marysville)
• Yarra Ranges (Powelltown, Yarra Junction, Warburton)
• Yarram.

Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the stream.