Applications Open for 2026 Community Grants and Workshops
Published on Friday, 30 January 2026
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.