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Small Grants Program

Funding Providers

City of Greater Dandenong

Location

Greater Dandenong

Funding Type

Cash grant G14580

Primary Category

Community development

Eligible to

  • Not-for-Profits
  • Individuals
  • Unincorporated Groups

Funding

Amount (max): $1,500

Round(s)

Ongoing

Purpose

The Small Grants Program allows individuals and non-profit community organisations to apply for small responsive grants to help them to achieve their goals and ambitions.

Overview

The Small Grants Program is implemented through four grants categories:

Category 1: Individual Achievement Grants - Up to $500

Individual Achievement Grants allow individuals who are residents of the City of Greater Dandenong to apply for small grants to support them to participate in elite opportunities to develop their talents and abilities to achieve their goals and ambitions.

  • Competitive Sporting Grant
  • Individual Artist Awards and
  • Awards and Recognition Grant

Category 2: Community Group Activity Grants - Up to $1500

This category is open to small non-profit community groups and organisations in the community including (but not limited to) groups that focus on supporting health and wellbeing, prevention of family violence, gender equity, social support, sports and recreation, the environment, climate change action, arts, culture, and heritage for members.

Category 3: Entry Level Grants - Up to $1000

Entry Level Grants offer opportunities for recently established not-forprofit community groups and organisations, clubs and/or associations., or those who have not accessed Council’s grants program before, to apply for a small grant to support their organisation’s development and the running of group activities and/or health and wellbeing projects. Groups seeking funding must have an organisation purpose that is consistent with supporting the wellbeing of the community.

Category 4: Responsive Projects Grants - Up to $1500

Responsive Project Grants support not-for-profit groups to deliver small, responsive community led projects and initiatives open to the wider Greater Dandenong community.

Limitations

The Small Grants Program allows individuals and non-profit community organisations to apply for small responsive grants to support delivery of community activities and projects.

Check guidelines for specific eligibility requirements for each category.

Contact Details

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