A number of organisations offer grants that individual friends groups can apply for. If you are considering applying for a grant, here are some links that might be helpful:
Our Community http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/funding/funding_main.jsp
Parks Victoria Grants
http://svc009.bne197p.server-web.com/1process_content.cfm?section=97&page=17
Melbourne Water Grants
http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/about_us/policies/grants_policy.asp?bhcp=1
