The Community Grants Program is open for the month of March 2023.
Before you apply for a Community Grant, please read through the information below. It will give you the best chance of your application being successful. If you are interested in applying for a community grant please contact Council's Community Development Team on (03) 5366 7100 today to receive support in preparing your application.
Start Your Application
Each year, our Community Grants provide more than $270,000. These grants help support groups, organisations and people to provide local activities, projects and events.
In 2021, Council allocated over $250,000 to successful community organisations across the Shire!
Our Community Development team are available to answer questions about how to apply, the grant criteria and general queries (03) 5366 7100 or info@moorabool.vic.gov.au
Community Grant Writing Workshops
Two online Community Grant Writing Workshops will be available. The workshop will cover previously successful projects, how to write a successful grant application and how the assessment process happens.
Click here to register for a workshop and make sure to include your preferred date.
Community Grant Drop In Sessions
Drop in sessions will be available for applicants who require further support to submit a community grant application. These sessions can cover anything applicants require assistance with, such as responding to assessment criteria, gathering required documentation, navigating the SmartyGrants platform or any digital guidance and assistance.
- Monday 6 March from 8:30am to 5pm at the Ballan Council Offices
- Thursday 9 March from 8:30am to 5pm at the Lerderderg Library
Bookings are encouraged. Please note that wait times may apply on the day without a booking. Book a time slot via email.
Guidelines & Application Guide:
The March 2023 Community Grant Program Guidelines and Application Guide can be viewed below:
Community Grant Program Guidelines-March 2023.pdf(PDF, 216KB)
Community Grant Application Guide-March 2023.pdf(PDF, 344KB)
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 ($10,400, August 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.