Thank you to all our community members for applying for grants under our program.
Torquay Community Enterprise is revamping our website and looks forward to announcing funding opportunities in 2025.
Grants currently closed – new rounds in 2025
Torquay Community Enterprise Grants Program Guidelines
The program offers grants to charitable and not-for-profit organisations for the benefit of the community. The Community Grants Program is administered by Torquay Community Enterprise Ltd.
Grants are offered each year with open and close dates published on the TCE website. The community grants program is designed to target funds in ways that are responsive to community needs.
To be eligible
Charitable and not-for-profit organisations with an ABN.
Projects targeting Torquay, Jan Juc, Bellbrae, Connewarre or Freshwater Creek areas.
Projects and activities must offer clear public benefit to our communities, building social capital and supporting community welfare.
$2,000 cap on project grants (inclusive of GST)
Your group has not received a grant the year prior (no recurrent requests)
Currently, preference will be given to projects that support:
Access and equity for all abilities
Community capacity building projects
Cultural and arts initiatives
Environmental conservation and awareness
Families, children and youth initiatives
Communities Health & Wellbeing
Schools & early education
Sport and recreation initiatives
Preservation of regional history
How to Apply
To be considered for a grant, all applications must be completed and submitted online at TCE Ltd website. Once complete submit your electronic copy of the application, along with any supporting documentation to the TCE Secretary secretary@torquaycommunityenterprise.org.au
Additional information may be requested from TCE to support any application.