Applications Open for 2026 Community Grants and Workshops

Did you know that Moonee Valley City Council offers a range of community grants?

Our program is designed to help people, community groups, and businesses make Moonee Valley a better place to live, work and play.

Biannual Grants are now open for applications until Sunday, 1 March 2026.

Grants are available in these streams:

• First Peoples: Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and organisations to deliver local projects.
• Social Support: Operational funding for small social support groups run by volunteers.
• Community Projects: One-off community projects, pilot programs and small capital works.
• Climate Action: Renewable energy transitions and community projects promoting climate resilience.
• Arts & Events: Arts projects and events or festivals that benefit the Moonee Valley community.
• Business Projects: Small storefront and outdoor space beautification and inclusion or collaboration projects.

Not sure where to start? Our Community Grants Team will be running free Grant Writing Workshops online and in-person throughout the open period.

• Online Wednesday, 11 February 2026 – 6pm to 8pm
• In-person Wednesday, 18 February 2026 – 10am to 12pm
• Online Monday, 23 February 2026 – 1pm to 3pm

Need assistance to write your community grant application? Sign up to a Help with Moonee Valley Community Grants session at one of our libraries.

• In-person Wednesday, 4th February 11am-1pm Sam Merrifield
• Friday, 13th February 10am-12pm Ascot Vale
• Wednesday, 18th February 11am-1pm Flemington
• Tuesday, 24th February 10am-12pm Sam Merrifield

Our Grant Guidelines provide detailed information about the grant process and requirements.

Visit our grants page to book a workshop or writing session, view our guidelines or for more information.