Colac Otway Shire Grants Program - Recipients

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Congratulations to all recipients

Colac Otway Shire Council has allocated $338,500 to the Grants Program in 2025/26. 

These grants provide Colac Otway Shire with wonderful opportunities for strong partnerships with community groups, progress associations, arts and cultural groups, environmental groups, committees of management, sporting clubs, schools and businesses.

COMMUNITY GRANTS stream    
Apollo Bay Ocean Rescue Inc. Safety Equipment - 2 x Defibrillators (AED) and 2 x First Aid Kits $4,613 
South Sudanese Community residing in Colac Colac South Sudanese Community Cultural Activities Program $8,099
Colac Maker's Space All Fired Up - Electrical upgrade to allow for kiln installation $5,000
Creative Otways Inc Art Fun - Pilot Project - Trial Two Models of Low-Cost Art Programs $5,000
Colac Community Road Safety Council trading as RoadSafe Otway Marquees and Free Community 'Safe Plate' Days $4,952
Parkrun Australia Ltd auspice by Rotary Club of Colac Parkrun Lake Colac Start Up Event Equipment & Defibrillator $3,500
Southern Otway Landcare Network (SOLN) Reimagining the Barham - Video Documentary & Community Art Workshops $8,050
Colac & District Adult Riding Club Inc Rally & Event Equipment Trailer $8,000
Wye River Separation Creek Community Association Wye River Water Quality Monitoring Equipment Project $5,812
Colac & District Family History Group Inc Computers to Future Proof Colac Family History Collection

$5,536

Let's Talk Colac Mental Health First Aid Training $5,804
Forrest Public Reserves Committee Neighbourhood House Window Safety Upgrade $7,160
Colac Football Netball Club Behind Goal Netting at ALC Stadium Central Reserve $10,000
Gellibrand Community House  Outdoor Seating for Gellibrand Hall's new community garden  $8,500
Scouts Victoria - 3rd 4th Colac Scout Group New Shade Gazebos $5,500
South Colac Sports Club Upgrade of Public Seating at South Colac Netball Court $4,031
Wye River Surf Lifesaving Club Wye River SLSC Clubhouse Painting: Enhancing Infrastructure, Safety & Connection $9,786
Colac and District Cricket Association CDCA Pitch Covering Project $8,414
Colac Riding for the Disabled Riding and Carriage Coaching $3,500
Colac Yacht Club  Refurbishing Hansa Boats for SailAbility Program $3,779
Colac Pony Club  Cross Country Course Jumps Upgrade to Safety Standards $3,460
Red Rock District Progress Association Inc Cororooke Open Space Planting, Landscaping & History Sign Project $4,720
Colac Swimming Club  Colac Annual Swim Meet Event in Colac $2,000
Irrewarra Cricket Club New Centre Wicket Pitch $4,456
Warncoort Tennis Club Warncoort Tennis Club Court Cleaning $1,085
West Warrion Cricket Club West Warrion Cricket Club Women's Team Equipment Upgrade $2,200
Western Eagles Football & Netball Club  Western Eagles Around the Ground Seating $7,151
OCR FM Production Computer $733
Alvie Football Netball Club Inc Netball Court 'Warm Up' court surface $6,600
Colac Unearthed Unearthed Bites - Equipment & Floor Covering Upgrade 'office/to/class 4 food service conversion' $10,000
Friends of Colac Botanic Gardens  New Website for the Friends of Colac Botanic Gardens $5,000
Colac Clay Target Shooters Update Automated Clay Throwing Traps $8,890
Birregurra Men's Shed Inc Heating Men's Shed $3,815
Colac Woodcrafters Guild New Compound Mitre Saw $700
Forrest Horse Riding Club Garmin GSP Device $550
Cake Decorators Association of Victoria Colac Branch Engage Specialist Teachers $1,152
Lions Club of Birregurra and District Purchase of Lawn Mower $7,600
Colac Mallet Sports Club Inc Upgrade Clubroom Kitchen Appliances $771
Colac Fire Brigade  Restoration of Historic Shand Mason for Community Display $10,000
 Birregurra Football and Netball Club New Fryers in the Clubroom Kitchen $8,541
 Irrewarra-Beeac Football Netball Club Inc Netball Court Seating for Spectators $1,648
 Otway Harvest Trail Develop a Business Plan for the Otway Harvest Trail $1,500
 Red Rock Regional Theatre And Gallery 'The Big Lift' Tree Planting Project at RRRTAG $4,000
 Warrowie Recreation Reserve Irrewarra Kitchen Equipment Upgrade $2,673
   Total $224,281

 

EVENTS GRANT stream    
Colac Orchid Club Colac Annual Orchid Show and Sales 2025 $1,500
Colac Area Health Foundation  Otways Winter Festival 2025  $4,825
Elliminyt Primary School   Elliminyt Primary School Production 2025  $2,500
Southern Exposure Eco Adventure Sports   Run Forrest Trail Run 2026  $5,000
 Colac West Primary School  Colac West Primary School Concert 2025  $2,316
 Birregurra Motor Enthusiasts Club Inc  Birregurra Motor Show 2026  $5,000
 Colac City Band Inc.  Colac City Band Carols by Candlelight 2025  $5,000
Birregurra Community Group Inc   Birregurra Community Day 2025  $4,357
Rapid Ascent Otway Odyssey & Great Otway Gravel Grind 2026   $5,000
Apollo Bay WORDfest a subgroup of Apollo Bay Arts Inc
 Apollo Bay WORDfest 2025: Real & Imagined  $5,000
Rotary Club of Colac   AKD Otway Trail Run 2026  $5,000
Rotary Club of Colac West
 Say No to Domestic Violence Awareness Parade  $2,000
Colac Chamber of Commerce
 Colac Otway Business Awards  $5,000
International Management Group of America  Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2026   $5,000
 Beeac Progress Association  Beeac Community Market 2025/26 season  $5,000
 Conservation Ecology Centre  Otways Ecological Research Forum 2025  $4,703
 Warrnambool Citizens Road Race Committee  Dirty Warrny 2025  $5,000
Community Hub Inc  Colac Otway Volunteer Expo 2026  $2,108
 Swim Apollo Bay  Swim Apollo Bay 2026  $5,000
Wye to Wongarra Landcare Group Inc   Petticoat Creek Guided Rockpool Ramble  $867
 Colac Kana Festival Inc  Colac Kana Festival Inc 2026 $5,000
Birregurra Recreation Reserve Committee of Management   The next Big Gig! Rec Reserve Facilities Upgrade Fundraising event $5,000
Colac Truck & Ute Show auspice by Colac Fire Brigade   Colac Truck & Ute Show 2026  $5,000
Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Show Society   Apollo Bay & Otway District Agricultural Show 2026  $4,043
   TOTAL $99,219


BUSINESS GRANTS Building Facade Improvement Stream     
Colac Tenpin Bowl Colac Tenpin Bowl Bromfield Street Exterior Repaint                     $3,000
Owner - 86 Murray Street Colac  Facade Improvements $3,000
 Dar Teta Facade / Outdoor Dining Area Improvements $3,000
 Forrest MTB Hire Repair Facade and Verandah $3,000
 AK & ME Beale Cororooke Bakery Facade Improvements $3,000
   TOTAL $15,000