Colac Otway Shire Grants Program

The Grants Program provides an opportunity for a wide range of organisations and businesses to share in funding for a variety of projects and events within the Colac Otway Shire. 

The following community organisations and businesses may be eligible to apply: 

• Community groups, Progress Associations, Sports and Service clubs, Not-for-Profit organisations

• Small Businesses located in Colac Otway Shire

• Event organisers holding an event in the Colac Otway Shire

In 2024/25, Council awarded $311,500 to 78 community organisations, clubs, event organisers and businesses. Click on List of Recipients to view.  

An example of previous projects supported by the Colac Otway Shire Grants Program:

Improve Shop Façade - Cororooke

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards the improvement of 'The Shop' façade in Cororooke, completed by The Shop in the 2021-2022 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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Seating Replacement - Warrion

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards seating replacement at the Warrion Recreation Reserve, completed by the Warrion Recreation Reserve Committee of Management in the 2021-2022 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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AED for Woodcrafters & public use

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards the installation of an AED device, completed by the Colac Woodcrafters Guild Inc in the 2021-2022 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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Cricket Practice Nets - Tomahawk Creek

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards the upgrade of the 2nd Practise Cricket nets, completed by the Tomahawk creek Cricket Club in the 2021-2022 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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Bench Restoration

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards the restoration of nursery benches, completed by the Shrub Club Community Nursery in the 2021-2022 Cloac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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Picnic Area Upgrade - Beeac

Colac Otway Shire supplied funding towards a picnic area upgrade, completed by the Beeac Progress Association in the 2021-2022 Colac Otway Shire Grants Program.

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