Cardinia Shire Council have announced the recipients of the 2025/26 Wellbeing Support and Community Capital Works Grants.
Council have granted funding to 69 community groups and organisations for projects that contribute to making Cardinia an incredible place to live, work and play.
Cardinia Shire Mayor Councillor Jack Kowarzik congratulated the successful grant applicants and expressed his pride in the grant programs.
"Congratulations to all the successful grant recipients this year. We are incredibly proud of our Wellbeing Support and Community Capital Works grant programs and the positive impact they have on our community," said Mayor Kowarzik. We are delighted to support these programs and upgrade initiatives, which create a brighter future for our residents and make our Shire a more vibrant place for everyone to enjoy.
Council's annual Community Capital Works Grants and Wellbeing Support Grant programs support community groups, organisations and other non-profit organisations to develop projects, activities, and services that contribute to improving the wellbeing and quality of Cardinia Shire residents.
This year's Wellbeing Support Grant recipients will share $102,810.05 allocated to the program to provide Cardinia residents with various programs and activities. The annual Wellbeing Support Grant Program assists with establishing new community organisations, projects, and services and enhancing existing projects and programs that benefit our diverse community. The Wellbeing Grants funded this year cover initiatives in leisure, culture, community development, environment, health, education, sports, and welfare programs and activities.
This year's Community Capital Works Grant recipients will share $272,883 allocated to the program to assist community groups to upgrade Council-owned and Crown Land facilities. The annual Community Capital Works Grants Program aims to assist community groups to improve facilities that are being used to promote local community networks and support family wellbeing. The Community Capital Works Grants funded this year will enhance lighting, playgrounds, scoreboards, court surfaces, and improve accessibility and energy efficiency.
