Community Grants applications now open
Published on 03 April 2023
Are you a not-for-profit community group or organisation with great ideas on how to create a better Darebin? Apply for a community grant!
We’re home to so many diverse groups and people who make incredible contributions to our community. Darebin’s Community Grants program supports projects that make our city a better, healthier, sustainable and more inclusive place.
In 2023—24, grants in the following categories are available:
- Small grants (up to $3,000 per application)
- Medium grants (up to $15,000 per application)
- Venue hire support grants (up to $8,000 per application)
- Youth projects grants (up to $5,000 per application)
How to apply
Join one of our online information sessions (optional) on Thursday 13 April 2023 (from 10am or 5.30pm). Find out more about each grant, how to apply and how you can align your project idea with our strategic directions. Book now for an information session.
Each grant category has its own application form. Only online applications are accepted online via the Darebin Smartygrants website. Read each grant guideline on Smartygrants to see if you’re eligible and to understand the grant criteria.
Applications close Wednesday 31 May 2022 at 11.59pm. We cannot accept late applications.
Apply now
Need help?
If you’re unsure about your eligibility or have a question, get in touch with our grants officer on 03 8470 8504 or email us.
If you speak a language other than English, you can get help and information in your language by calling 03 8470 8470.
About our Community Grants program
Our grants program supports projects and activities across a wide range of settings, including arts and culture, sport and recreation, community wellbeing, equity and inclusion, human rights, education, lifelong learning climate change and environmental sustainability.
We support groups and organisations to primarily respond to the specific and broad needs and interests of Darebin residents, but also people who work and study in Darebin.
Funded projects and activities, even small ones, can have significant positive impacts for participants and the wider community.
Find out more about Darebin grants.