Shade funding suggestions
Cancer Council Victoria's SunSmart program does not provide shade funding. We can provide information about natural and built shade, conducting a shade audit and choosing the most appropriate shade for your setting. Download the booklet Shade for everyone: a practical guide for shade development [pdf 3.4M].
Suggestions for funding
- Contact your local council: they may have a community grants program.
- Research possible grants programs, using the list below.
- Work together with other groups or clubs that share your space to pool your resources.
- Approach local charity organisations, such as Rotary or Lions Clubs: they may provide grants for special community projects.
- Approach local businesses: they may sponsor your project.
- Make shade the goal of your fundraising program.
- Contact local nurseries or council parks and gardens department: they may have plants available.
Grant programs
Funding criteria, closing dates and availability of grants are different for each organisation. Use this list as a starting point:
- GrantsLINK: Australian Government grants site
- Victorian Department of Planning and Community Development for Grants@DPCD
- Parliament of Australia, Parliamentary Library: Guide to grants
- VicHealth – Participation in Community Sport and Active Recreation (PICSAR): Active Clubs Grants
- The Ian Potter Foundation.
Also refer to:
- Shade funding suggestions for ideas to fund a shade project
- Webshade for support in planning and designing effective shade
- Archicentre for professional shade audits
- Visit the Cancer Council Victoria online shop for sun shade products
