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The Community Grants Policy sets out how Council supports individuals and community organisations through the Community Grants Program. Its purpose is to provide a clear, consistent framework for how grants are created, planned, assessed, awarded, monitored - ensuring public funds are used effectively and fairly.

Your input will help refine the policy before it is presented to Council for adoption. We invite you to review the draft Policy below and share your feedback in our survey below by 11.59pm 25 June 2026.



Learn more about the draft Community Grants Policy

The draft Community Grants Policy is a revised policy. It was last reviewed four years ago. Since then, community needs and best‑practice standards have evolved. This review updates the policy to reflect those changes and strengthens how we manage grants across the full cycle.

The following legislation has informed the update of this policy:

  • Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012.
  • Child Safe Standards
  • Emergency Management Victoria Act 2005 (Vic)
  • Gender Equality Act 2020 (Vic)
  • Local Government Act 2020 (Vic)
  • Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic).

The draft Policy outlines guiding principles that underpin the administration of the Community Grants Program. These principles are informed by legislative obligations and recognised public sector governance standards applicable to Victorian local government.

Engagement activity

Engagement overview

Engagement purpose

The purpose of community engagement on the draft Community Grants Policy is to check that it clearly explains the general principles, administration and budget allocation process to Council's Community Grants Program.

Engagement dates

Community engagement is open for feedback from 26 May to 25 June 2026.

Engagement methods

Participants are invited to review the revised policy and answer a short survey, including a space to add free text comments.

Participants can also contact the project team directly by phone or email using the contact details published on the project page.

The policy can be reviewed in several ways:

  • View the document on a webpage (no download required)
  • Download a PDF copy of the policy to view on a device or print at home
  • Telephone the project team to ask questions and discuss the policy document

Participants have access to the following supports:

  • Language translation tool on the Engage Frankston page
  • Contact the project team by phone or email to discuss the document and provide feedback
  • Make use of Councils interpreter service or the National Relay Service

Council promoted the project to reach interested community members by:

  • Sending a new project notification email to Engage Frankston members with a registered interest in "Council business and finance".
  • Including an article about the Policy in relevant Council newseltters.

Engagement results

A summary of the engagement results will be published here following the engagement period.

Services to support your participation

Council can arrange a telephone interpreter for you, call us on 1300 322 322


Or you can call:



Interpreter Service: 131 450
NRS: 133 677 or 1300 555 727


Acknowledgement of Country

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of this land. We pay respect to all Aboriginal community Elders, past and present, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the history of the region.

Contact Us

Frankston City Council

PO Box 490
Frankston 3199
Tel: 1300 322 322
info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Translation and accessibility

Council can arrange a telephone interpreter for you, call us on 1300 322 322

Or you can call:
Interpreter Service: 131 450
NRS: 133 677 or 1300 555 727

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