Shortstack: grant opportunities

Shopfront Improvement Rebate

Bass Coast Shire Council’s Shopfront Improvement Rebate program is back with round three.
There is $50,000 in the latest budget for businesses to improve vibrant and attractive streets, shops, and public spaces.
Grants of up to $2000 will assist eligible businesses to refresh their shopfront to improve the vibrancy of individual shops, stimulate economic growth and enhance the look and feel of local commercial districts.
Applications close November 19.
www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/services/business/shopfront-improvement-rebate-program

Get active grants

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program.
Eligible families can apply for vouchers of up to $200 per child to use to pay for memberships, registration fees, uniforms, and equipment across a wide range of sporting codes and recreation activities.
Applications will close once the allocation has been exhausted. Vouchers can be used up to 30 April 2024.
For more information about the program and to apply, visit getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers.

Youth Parliament

Young Victorians are encouraged to take part in next year s YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament.
Applications for the 2024 YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament program are open until November 12.
The program also includes the YMCA Victoria Youth Press Gallery, which provides young people interested in journalism with an opportunity to develop political journalism, photography, videography and social media skills. 
For more information or to apply, visit vicyouth.ymca.org.au/learning-and-leadership/youth-parliament/get-involved.