THE recipients of Frankston Council’s latest round of community grants have been announced, with $130,000 set to be shared between 34 not-for-profits.
Grants worth between $1500 and $7500 were awarded to groups whose work includes food relief, inclusive sport, seniors’ wellbeing, arts and culture, Aboriginal wellbeing, and support for pets.
Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation was among the grant recipients. Its executive officer Farrah Buckland said “this funding will enable the Foundation to offer scholarships to individuals within the Frankston community who are experiencing financial hardship.”
“By removing the cost barrier to education, these scholarships empower recipients to pursue meaningful learning opportunities, enhance their skills, and build pathways to employment, independence, and long-term community wellbeing,” she said.
Earlier this year, Frankston councillors also agreed to spend an extra $25,000 in 2026/2027 on organisations in the “Safe, Respectful and Equal Communities” category of its annual community grants program. Council will also spend another $15,000 on its “Urgent Grants Program” and an additional $45,000 in its “Child & Youth Inclusion Grants”.
The full list of successful recipients is: Alex Makes Meals Group Ltd, Animalia Wildlife Shelter, Baden Powell Cricket Club, Ballam Park Athletics Committee, Ballam Park Cricket Club, Blessing Bags, Boccia Australia Limited, Boomerang Bags Frankston, Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation, Carrum Downs Sri Lankan Seniors Inc, Carrum Downs Tennis Club, David Scott School, Frankston Croquet Club, Frankston Little Athletics Centre, Frankston Pines Soccer Club, Frankston Rovers Junior Football Club, Frankston Running Club, Greek Senior Citizens Club of Frankston & Peninsula, Langwarrin Community Garden, Melbourne Telangana Forum, Nairm Marr Djambana, North Frankston Scout Group, People’s Playhouse, Pets in the Park, Probus Club of Frankston, Project Fresh Start, Royal District Nursing Service, Seaford Senior Citizens Club, Seaford Tigers Cricket Club, St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria, The Silent Witness Network, TRUST+1, Wildpath Church, and the Yamala Park Frankston Bowling Club.
Cr David Asker said “these 34 organisations share one united goal – to create stronger and fairer communities. This funding puts resources in the hands of locals solving local problems, today and into the future.”
Applications for council’s Urgent Grants Program and Child & Youth Inclusion Grants Program close on 6 May next year. To apply visit frankston.smartygrants.com.au
First published in the Frankston Times – 11 November 2025