The Program aims to support community projects and activities that address local priorities, strengthen community relationships of mutual respect, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability and enhance the well-being of City of Darebin residents.

Small Grants (of up to $3,000 per application) 

Small grants support projects which are aligned with at least one of the Council’s Strategic Directions, address local priorities through new, innovative and creative approaches and build new and/or enhance inter-generational and intercultural partnerships and collaborations between diverse communities.

Medium Grants (Up to $15,000 per application)

Medium grants support projects that deliver Council’s Strategic Directions and demonstrate social, wellbeing, environmental or cultural benefits for our community. There are three categories to choose from: Environment and sustainability, Equity, inclusion & wellbeing, Creative Projects - Artist Led Initiatives.

*Applications for $7,000 or more are also required to submit a project plan. (See Annex A for a project plan example)

Each category has specific aims:

Environment and sustainability 

• Promote and engage residents in proposals that address climate change and/or the circular economy
• Regenerate, enhance and protect natural ecosystems, waterways and biodiversity
• Build new and/or enhance inter-generational and intercultural partnerships and collaborations between diverse communities.

Equity, inclusion & wellbeing 

• Building an age friendly Darebin
• Reducing harm of Electronic Gaming Machines
• Improving gender equity
• Improving access and inclusion for the benefit of people with disability and the broader community
• Improving the wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities
• Addressing disadvantage and promoting inclusion of CALD communities including refugees and asylum seekers
• Addressing health inequity and discrimination across Darebin's diverse communities Support partner and local community organisations, groups, and clubs, to deliver initiatives that encourage the cessation of vaping and smoking.

Creative Projects - Artist Led Initiatives 

• Encourage participation and social connection through art.
• Support creative industries, making Darebin a significant art and creative centre.
• Contribute to equity within the community and recognising and celebrating the diversity of the Darebin community

• Phone: (03) 8470 8504
• Email: darebingrants@darebin.vic.gov.au