Beautification Grant

⁠⁠⁠About this program

• Individuals and community groups can apply for funds for landscape enhancement projects.
• All projects will be funded on a matched funding basis: $1 from Council and $1 from the applicant, to a maximum grant of $2,000 (including GST). You can match the amount requested with the cost of labour used for preparing the site, planting and ongoing maintenance.
• The grant covers the purchase of plant material, stakes, tree guards and mulch. Other landscaping materials such as street and park furniture are a lower priority.
• When the project is complete, grant recipients need to submit a project completion form, receipts for the materials used, and photos of the project.

What we will fund
Priority is given to projects that:

• are driven and/or supported by local community groups
• are located on Cardinia Shire Council owned or managed land
• are in areas used frequently by the community, including town centers, Council buildings (halls, community centers etc.) parks and reserves.
• will enhance and green public open space, improving the overall amenity of the area
• can be completed within the allocated timeframe
• align with priorities identified in township strategies, landscape master plans and other Council strategic documents.

What we will not fund
We will not fund grants for projects requiring a vegetation removal permit or where funds may be obtained from other sources. 

More info
Contact our Parks Planning team on 1300 787 624 or at mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au