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.