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 2026

The 2026 Grant Application process will open in May. For further information please email us at info@bccf.org.au .

Community Grants 2025

The community grant program for 2025 was 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.

Successful grant recipients are listed below, followed by videos from BCAL, Change for Sam and the Bass Coast College (2024).

Location in Bass Coast Organisation Program
Wonthaggi BCAL (Bass Coast Adult Learning) Mums and Bubs – Boomerang Bags and Contents- Home learning packs
Phillip Island Change for Sam Security Monitors for vulnerable women
Wonthaggi L2P Learner Drivers
Wonthaggi WDP Women Drivers Program
Wonthaggi BCH Vouchers for families and kids
Phillip Island PICAL Girls on Tools
Phillip Island PICAL Women Volunteer Chair Yoga
Bass Coast Go Girls Foundation Inc Go Girl Program – development program for women

Community Grants 2025

The community grant program for 2025 was 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 2025 are as follows:

Grants open:                                                                                 19th May 2025

Grants close:                                                                                 25th June 2025

Applicants will be notified:                                                      By 28th July 2025

Successful applicants will receive funds:                            By 31st August 2025

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