COMMUNITY groups across Somerville, Tyabb, and Mornington are being invited to apply for funding through the Peninsula Quarries Victoria 2026 community grants program, which has officially opened.
A total of $5000 is available to support local not-for-profit organisations delivering projects and initiatives that provide community benefit. The program is delivered by the Peninsula Quarries Community Engagement Group which was established in 2018 to help strengthen bonds between the company and the community.
Peninsula Quarries Victoria is a key supplier to the development and civil infrastructure industry across the peninsula and southeast region. It supports projects such as road construction, residential and commercial developments, and water management works. Over the years, the grants have been awarded to a range of local initiatives, including schools, preschools, sporting clubs, service organisations, and community groups.
In 2025, Advance Community Centre in Somerville received a grant to develop and deliver a short course in horticulture, while Tillerkite Pre School upgraded the kindergarten’s play space to give children a better understanding of the water cycle. St John’s Retirement Village received funding to purchase two bariatric seats for residents, and the Balnarring Fire Brigade was able to purchase a washing machine to safely clean personal clothing.
Chair of the community engagement group, Rob Gerrand, said the grants program provides community groups with an opportunity to seek funding for programs or initiatives that will directly benefit the local community.
Applications close Monday 1 June, with requests for donations also considered. More information, including application requirements and eligibility details, is available on the website at peninsulaquarriesvic.com.au/community.
First published in the Mornington News – 12 May 2026
