Annual Community Grants open for summer
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Applications for annual grants that are part of our Community Grants Program open this summer, giving financial support to projects and new organisations that benefit Merri-bek residents.
Annual community grants include:
- Community Strengthening Grant of up to $7,000 to support community groups deliver projects that enhance the Merri-bek community and aim to address areas such as social inclusion and community participation, environmental sustainability, health and active living and creating vibrant spaces.
- Facility Improvement Grant for small capital works project of up to $10,000 to support community groups to deliver smaller improvements to facilities that will help local people participate in community life.
- Organisation Establishment Grant of up to $10,000 annually to support newly established community organisations or groups to develop over 3 years to grow and become independent.
Our annual community grants are provided to established and new not-for-profit community organisations for one-off projects that benefit and engage the Merri-bek community in partnership with local groups and individuals to create a sustainable, healthy, inclusive and empowered community.
Contact the Community Grants team before applying so you can discuss your project idea.
Applications open 1 January and close 28 February 2025.
To find out more including conditions, how to apply, and to contact the Community Grants team, visit merri-bek.vic.gov.au/community-grants