Who can apply for a Community Grant?
We have different grants available for:
- First Peoples and First Peoples-led organisation and businesses
- community groups and not-for-profit organisations
- local businesses, social enterprises, sole traders and trader associations
- individuals (including artists).
Responsive Grants (monthly)
Responsive Grants are limited to 30 applications per month from September 2026. Once 30 applications have been received, the round will close and draft applications cannot be submitted. Apply early to avoid missing out. Please note that funding is not guaranteed, as applications are assessed competitively.
Applications are open year-round from the 2nd of each month.
| Individual Participation | up to $500 | For residents facing financial hardship to participate in select sports, arts and educational activities. |
| Business Support | up to $500 | Small storefront and outdoor space beautification projects |
| Community Support | up to $1,000 | Small community projects, events or group start-up. |
Annual Grants (twice a year)
The next round will open in February 2027.
| First Peoples Grants | up to $10,000 | Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and organisations to deliver local projects. |
| Community Projects Grants | up to $10,000 | One-off community projects, pilot programs and small capital works. |
| Climate Action Grants | up to $10,000 | Renewable energy transitions and community projects promoting climate resilience. |
| Arts and Events Grants | up to $10,000 | Arts projects and events or festivals that benefit the Moonee Valley community. |
| Business Projects Grants | up to $5,000 | Small storefront and outdoor space beautification and inclusion or collaboration projects. |
Social Support Grants (awarded once a year)
The next round will open in February 2027.
Up to $1,500: Applicants are eligible to receive one grant per year up to a maximum of $1,500.
| Social Support Grants | up to $1,500 | Operational funding for small social support groups run by volunteers. |
Partnership (every 2-4 years)
The July 2026 Partnership Grant round has been deferred following the decision of Council at the 29 June 2026 meeting per Minute No. CM 2026/64. You can read the full decision or watch the recording here Council Meeting 29 June 2026. To keep up to date with all our grants subscribe to Valley View.
Extraordinary community support (ongoing pool)
Applications are open year-round until funds are exhausted.
A one-off grant of up to $50,000 for eligible community organisations seeking financial support from Council for extraordinary, unforeseen circumstances.
How to write a grant
These videos can help you get started with your grant application. For more help, register for one of our grant writing workshops.
Community Grants resources
Recent Community Grants recipients
For more information
- Email communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au or
- Contact the Community Grants Officer on 03 9243 1664.
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