The Community Projects Fund is dedicated to supporting local initiatives and projects along the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East alignment, from Cheltenham to Box Hill. The fund aims to deliver lasting benefit to communities well before SRL East trains are running in 2035.

Eligible initiatives include:

  • upgrades to sports facilities and procurement of equipment
  • arts and culture programs
  • health and wellbeing initiatives
  • community events
  • development of community gardens
  • other projects fostering community engagement and cohesion.

Multiple funding rounds will be conducted throughout the construction of SRL East. Priority will be given to those most impacted by construction activities.

The fund is managed by Suburban Rail Loop Authority, part of Victoria’s Big Build on behalf of the Victorian Government.