Community Grants

Community Grants are now closed. The next round will open in August.

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Each year, our Community Grants program offers over $270,000 annually. Grant funding enables community groups and not-for-profit organisations to provide local activities, projects and events. Our Community Development team are available to answer questions about how to apply, grant eligibility criteria and general queries (03) 5366 7100 or info@moorabool.vic.gov.au 

What you can apply for: 

  • Community Strengthening Grants  ($60,000 March Round; $60,000 August Round)
  • Community Arts and Culture Grants ($10,000 March Round; $10,000 August Round)
  • Community Events Grants ($10,000 March Round; $10,000 August Round)
  • Community Development Fund Grants (up to $100,000)
  • Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants ($9,300 March Round)

Community Strengthening Grants

  • Community Programs, Activities and Initiatives (up to $5,000)
  • Capital Improvement Projects (up to $5,000)
  • Small Projects (up to $1,000).

Applicants must demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support. Small community strengthening projects under $1000 are not required to provide a contribution.

 

Community Arts and Culture Grants

Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.

 

Community Events Grants

Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.

 

Community Development Fund Grants

Community groups can apply for a grant of between $5,001 and $100,000. To be successful applicants must meet minimum funding threshold requirements. Please contact Moorabool Shire's Community Development team for further information.

 

Sustainability and Environmental Engagement Grants

Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $3,000. Applicants need to demonstrate a contribution toward the cost of their project on a ratio of $1 for $1 (Council $1: Group $1). This contribution can be demonstrated either by cash or in-kind support.

 

Previous Grant Recipients 2019-2024

The map below details organisations and projects that have been successful in previous grant rounds:

Contact us

Have an idea for a grant project you would like to discuss? 

 

Tell us about it via email to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au  or call  5366 7100 to speak with a member of the Community Development team.

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