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Please read the Grant Guidelines before completing this grant application.

The Activity Participation Subsidy assist residents facing financial barriers to participation by covering the cost of annual or seasonal memberships to local community groups and sporting clubs.

Each eligible individual can receive one subsidy once per financial year, covering 85% of the membership fee or up to $500 (whichever is lesser). The subsidy is paid directly to eligible community groups or clubs, reducing the cost for eligible applicants.

Why is Frankston City Council funding this?

As part of its Local Support Package, Frankston City Council aims to support residents manage the ongoing pressures of rising living costs.

In response, and in line with Council’s Health and Wellbeing priorities, this funding aims to:

Reduce the financial barriers that prevent community members, particularly those experiencing disadvantage from participating in clubs, groups, and other community activities.
Make it easier for people to take part in physical activity and recreation that supports their health.
Improve mental wellbeing and social connection by encouraging inclusive community participation.

For any questions or assistance with your application, please contact the Community Grants and Network team on (03) 9784 1035 or email communitygrants@frankston.vic.gov.au

Please quote the application number below for all enquiries:

This field is read only. The identification number or code for this submission.

Application Information (Not Applicable)

Applicant *

First name

Last name

Phone Number *

Email *

Must be an email address.

Home Address (Must be in Frankston City) *

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Address line 1

Address line 2

Suburb/Town

State/Province

Postcode

Country

*Frankston City includes Carrum Downs, Karingal, Langwarrin, Skye, Sandhurst, Frankston, Frankston Heights, Frankston South, Frankston North.

Date of Birth *

Must be a date.

Applicant's age (at time of application) *

Must be a number and at least 18.

Please attach a copy of your current Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card: *

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If you are unable to attach documents, please contact the Community Grants & Networks Unit on 9784 1035 or communitygrants@frankston.vic.gov.au
Please note that scanning and printing is available at Frankston City Libraries (open in a new tab) or Frankston Youth Central(open in a new tab).

Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

"Applicant's age (at time of application)" on page 1
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Unfortunately, the answer provided indicates that you may not be eligible for this grant.

This grant is for residents aged 18 and over.

Please refer to the grant guidelines for more information regarding eligibility or contact the Community Grants and Networks Unit by email or calling (03) 9784 1035 before continuing.

If the applicant is under 18, please consider applying for Council's Child and Youth Inclusion Grant.

Recreation Activity Information (Not Applicable)

This subsidy is designed to support regular, community-based participation.
The community group or sport club must be based in Frankston City and surrounds.

What is the name of the community group or sports club that you want to join or participate in? *

What type of recreational activity do you want to participate in? *

Response required.

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Which suburb is the group or club primarily located? *

Are you: *

Response required.

An existing member of the group or club

Joining for the first time

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Club or Group's Contact Person *

First name

Last name

Club or Group's Phone Number *

Club or Group's Email *

Must be an email address.

Compulsory Group or Club Fees (Not Applicable)

Please note retrospective (already completed) activities are ineligible for funding.

Please provide a description of group or club fees (e.g. Annual membership fee, Summer season registration fees, workshop fees etc.) *

Word count:

Must be no more than 100 words.

Total cost of group or club fees *

Must be a dollar amount.

Please attach evidence of group or club fees *

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Evidence must clearly show the club/group name and the description and costs of fees (e.g. invoice, screenshot from website, email from club/group)

Optional - other supporting information

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Total Requested Amount (Not Applicable)

How we calculate the requested amount for this funding stream: Membership Fee x 85%

The grant request amount for this funding stream is capped at $500.00. If the calculated amount is more than $500, the grant request amount is $500.

Total Amount Requested (Read only)

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Purpose (Not Applicable)

How will this funding support the applicant (choose top 3 reasons) *

Activity Participation Subsidy FY 2025-2026

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