Every year the Foundation grants individuals and organisations within our community funds to support the achievement of their aims.

Since 2002 the Foundation has distributed over one million dollars across the Bass Coast region to individuals and organisations in support of:

• Education and development
• Equity for women and girls
• Performing arts
• Energy innovation
• Learner drivers
• And more.

Grant Eligibility

To be eligible for grant opportunities recipients will need to hold Charitable and Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) 1 Status.

Community Grants 2023

During 2023 the Bass Coast Community Foundation has directly supported Back to School Vouchers for needy children, Kids as Catalysts program run by Kids Thrive and the special L2P program for older women run through Mitchell House in Wonthaggi.

Community Grants 2024

The community grant program for 2024 is driven to boost collaboration across service organisations and programs that:

• Increase aspirations of young people through skills, knowledge and learning
• increase opportunities for local women and girls.
• reduce the incidence and risk of homelessness and housing stress.

The important dates for grant applications in 20204 are as follows:

Grants open:                                                                              18^th May 2024

Grants close:                                                                              24^th June 2024

Applications will be notified:                                                 By 15^th July 2024

Successful applicants will receive funds:                            By 12^th August 2024

If you wish to apply for a grant please contact the Foundation via email on info@bccf.org.au