Grants

The Community Grants 2021 Round 1 will open Monday 25 January and close 4pm Monday 15 February.

Council’s Community Grants provide support to new, innovative and emerging local community development projects and initiatives that align with Council’s strategic objectives.

Two funding streams are open, small grants up to $3,000 and partnership grants up to $10,000. See the guidelines below for further information. Please note that it is a requirement of the guidelines to speak with a grants officer about your project idea before submitting an application.

Apply online via: https://mountalexander.smartygrants.com.au/

Community Grants Program Guidelines - PDF
Community Grants Program Guidelines - Word
- Frequently asked questions - Community Grants Program
- Risk assessment template
- Auspice agreement
- Acknowledgement Guidelines for Recipients

For more information about the Community Grants Program contact a member of the Community Partnerships Team on 03 5471 1700 or email grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

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Council will hold two information sessions where you can come along and learn more about the Council grant programs. COVIDSafe requirements such as social distancing and on-site attendance registration will be in place.

Maldon
What: Grants information session
When: 10.00am to 12.00noon on Friday 29 January
Where: Maldon Community Centre, 6 Francis Street

Castlemaine
What: Grants information session
When: 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday 29 January
Where: Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park

List of projects funded

Below are some of the projects Council has proudly supported through the Community Grants Program:

Most recent round:
Community Grants 2020 Round 2 - list of funded projects

Previous rounds:
- 2020 (Round 1)
- 2019 (Round 2)
- 2019 (Round 1)
- 2017/2018

Project Acquittal/Project Completion Reports

Successful applicants from previous funding rounds must complete an acquittal for their project online via SmartyGrants.

1. Go to: https://mountalexander.smartygrants.com.au/, and log in with the username and password you used to submit the application.
2. Click on “My submissions”.
3. Click on “Project Completion Report” directly under the submitted application to complete the report.

If you did not submit your application online, please contact grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

The short-term, COVID response Get Lost Activation Grants 2021 will open Monday 25 January and close Monday 15 February. For more information see Supporting our Arts.

Mount Alexander Shire Council allocates funds each year to support events in the local community that align with the goals in our Council Plan 2017-2021 and other strategic directions.
The Events Grants program provides a transparent and equitable process for local groups and organisations to seek funding and in-kind support from Council.
The Events Grant program aims to provide support to events that:
• Foster community, economic and/or cultural development in Mount Alexander Shire
• Consider impacts on the environment and surrounding community
• Are accessible, inclusive and welcoming of everyone
• Are safe and compliant.

Round 2 of our revised Events Grants Program will open from 15th February to 8th March 2021.

Apply online via: https://mountalexander.smartygrants.com.au/

View program guidelines here.

Council will hold two information sessions where you can come along and learn more about the Council grant programs. COVIDSafe requirements such as social distancing and on-site attendance registration will be in place.

Maldon
What: Grants information session
When: 10.00am to 12.00noon on Friday 29 January
Where: Maldon Community Centre, 6 Francis Street

Castlemaine
What: Grants information session
When: 2.00pm to 4.00pm on Friday 29 January
Where: Ray Bradfield Room, Victory Park

Round 1 2020/2021
Council is pleased to announce 10 key events will receive funding through the latest round of its events grants program ran in November 2020.

The events cover a range of interests including music, health, sport, family, art and historical heritage.

Congratulations to the following events:

- SteamPacket 11 - Steam Driven Journey Through The Blues 2021
- Castlemaine Gift
- Taradale Mineral Springs Festival
- Newstead Platform Pieces
- Castlemaine Fringe Festival 2021
- Castlemaine State Festival 2021
- Castlemaine Auto Model Show Post COVID Special
- 25th Annual Vintage Engine Rally
- The MAIN Game 2021
- Harcourt Applefest 2021.

We have updated the amount available for the year-round quick response grants to $500 to support more events and running the program at a different time of year to the community grants. Events running from September 2020 to 30 June 2021 are eligible to apply.

Submit your application online.

View the Events Grants Guidelines here.
View the 2019/2020 event grant recipients here.

If you have any questions please contact the Venues and Events team on 5471 1700 or email us at events@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
Project Acquittal/Project Completion Reports
Successful applicants from previous funding rounds must complete an acquittal for their project online via SmartyGrants.
1. Go to the SmartyGrants Website, and log in with the username and password you used to submit the application.
2. Click on “My submissions”.
3. Click on “Project Completion Report” directly under the submitted application to complete the report.

Council’s Quick Response Youth Grants provide grants of up to $1000 for local young people to run their own youth focused activities and projects.

Young people (aged 10 to 25 years of age) can apply for a Quick Response Youth Grant at any time of year.

For more information, see the Quick Response Youth Grants 2018/2019 guidelines and application form.

For support in developing your ideas and submitting your application contact Council's Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1700 or email youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Below are some of the projects Council has proudly supported through the Quick Response Youth Grant Program:

Quick Response Youth Grants

Mount Alexander Shire Council, in collaboration with GrantGuru, have developed a free online search tool to assist businesses, not-for-profits and individuals in the Mount Alexander Shire to find grant opportunities.

Grant Connect Mount Alexander is a comprehensive platform that includes all local, state and national funding opportunities available from across a range of sectors, as well as other useful information and tips on grant writing. To start searching for grants visit Grant Connect Mount Alexander.

Coronavirus funding support
Grant Connect has a new addition to support local businesses and community groups to access funding opportunities during coronavirus. All coronavirus funding opportunities are listed via the Quick Lists: Coronavirus Funding tab. The Quick List tab can be found on the Grants Connect front page.

If you require any assistance in navigating Grant Connect Mount Alexander or have any questions please contact the Grants team on 5471 1700 or email grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Our Community provides advice, resources and training for community groups on applying for grants. More information is available on the Our Community website at www.ourcommunity.com.au.