Community Project Grants provide support for our communities in improving the liveability of our towns and places, build connections, create opportunities for participation in community and civic life, improve personal and community health and wellbeing, protect our natural environment and, assist communities to plan for the future.

Community Projects Grants are provided to support our communities:

• In improving the liveability of our towns and places 
• Build connections 
• Create opportunities for participation in community and civic life
• Improve personal and community health and wellbeing 
• Protect our natural environment and 
• Assist communities to plan for the future. Projects that have a partnership approach are encouraged.

Max project duration is up to 18 months.

Applications are assessed four times a year.

Projects or activities that:

• Enhance Council's public image through association with an activity 
• Deliver a community benefit 
• Provide a value for money 
• Align with the Murrindindi Shire Council Plan 2021-2025 Objectives 
• Acknowledge Council's contribution 
• Invite Council to participate in the event in a meaningful way 
• Foster civic pride by highlighting the culture and profile Murrindindi Shire is known for 
• Showcase our diverse range of community, recreation and visitor opportunities and experiences.

Eligibility

Grants and sponsorships are available to not-for-profit community groups and organisations, social enterprises and businesses who:

• Are a legal entity with an ABN, ACN or are incorporated, or have an auspice that is a legal entity 
• Are based within the Murrindindi Shire and/or can demonstrate the proposed activity will benefit the communities within Murrindindi Shire 
• Have all due acquittals from previous Council grants and sponsorships acquitted 
• Have no outstanding debts to Council 
• Demonstrate the sponsorship or grant will be used for a purpose in accordance with Council’s objectives as stated in the Council Plan and other strategic plans 
• Demonstrate they are able to deliver the proposed activity 
• Show they have considered the environmental impacts of their activity 
• Are able to contribute cash, in-kind or both to the activity, as specified in the program guidelines The preference is for seed funding for new projects and events, however annual or repeat funding will not be overlooked. Businesses are eligible to apply, who are able to demonstrate significant, compelling, broad community benefit.

• Phone: (03) 5772 0333
• Email: grants@murrindindi.vic.gov.au