Ever wanted to run a community program but wondered about how you could secure funding for it?
There are several new funding opportunities available from Council. These are in addition to the Council Community Grants.
Through its new Small Grants Program, Council offers support for community groups responding to opportunities and challenges for their communities. Council’s Small Grants Program offers funding for activities that support greater social inclusion, wellbeing and participation and that foster community leadership and capacity building.
The Small Grants Program comprises a number of categories:
- Social Inclusion Grants (up to $1000)
- Community Planning Grants for endorsed Community Plans (up to $1000)
- Youth Initiative Grants (up to $1000)
- Sports Participation Grants (up to $500)
- In-kind grants for hall and facility hire (up to $300)
As with all Council’s grants, applicants need to be not for profit or auspiced by a not for profit organisation.
Program guidelines
Before you commence a Small Grant application it is essential that you read the Small Grants Program Guidelines (DOCX, 195KB) . The Guidelines detail eligibility, selection criteria and key definitions.
How to apply
Applications for Small Grants are made by completing an online application form at yarraranges.smartygrants.com.au .
Key dates
The Small Grants will be assessed on a two monthly cycle with Council approving recommendations. A schedule with key dates for applications and decision dates is on Council’s website. Please note that applications can be made well in advance, but no retrospective grants can be approved.
Further information
If you need more information about the Small Grants Program please call 1300 368 333 or Jessica Adams at J.Adams@yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Applicants for in-kind grants for hall hire need to contact Council’s Hall and Venues Team to check availability and hire fees by calling 1300 368 333. It is also recommended you read the FAQs for In-Kind Hall Hire (DOCX, 60KB) . For a current list of Council venues, please visit the Halls and Venues for Hire webpage.
Yarra Ranges Council – Grants
For a full list, visit – https://yarraranges.smartygrants.com.au/
Current Rounds
2017 Capital Development Program
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 17 July 2016 (AEST).
Find out more about 2017 Capital Development Program…
2017 Grants for Community – Arts & Heritage
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 17 July 2016 (AEST).
Find out more about 2017 Grants for Community – Arts & Heritage …
2017 Grants for Community – Community Development
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 17 July 2016 (AEST).
Find out more about 2017 Grants for Community – Community Development…
2017 Grants for Community – Festivals & Events
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 17 July 2016 (AEST).
Find out more about 2017 Grants for Community – Festivals & Events …
Small Grants – 16/17 Round 1
Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 8 July 2016 (AEST).
Find out more about Small Grants – 16/17 Round 1…
