Small Project Grants support community programs and initiatives that benefit residents of the Macedon Ranges Shire and help achieve Council Plan goals.

The aim of the Small Project Grants program is to support initiatives which: 

• support local needs 
• are unlikely to be funded by other Council funding programs 
• align with the Council plan priorities of: 
  • Connecting Communities 
  • Healthy Environment, Healthy People.

The Small Project Grants budget for 2024/25 is $30,000. The program provides grants of up to $3,000 per project to eligible groups for community programs and initiatives.

Who can apply?

Incorporated, community-based not-for-profit groups operating or being established in the Macedon Ranges can submit one application per year.

Incorporated organisations who act as an auspice for another community group for the purpose of this grant may also submit one application for their own organisation per year, in addition to their auspice arrangements.

We welcome applications from all not-for-profit community groups and encourage LGBTQIA+, First Nations and groups who have not applied for funding previously to apply.

Eligibility

Who will not be funded?

The following are ineligible to apply to the Small Project Grant program: 

• Individuals 
• Political organisations 
• For profit/commercial organisations 
• Government agencies/organisations 
• Groups that are in debt to Council 
• Groups that have not completed the reporting requirements of previous Council grants. 

• Phone: (03) 5422 0333
• Email: grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au