Community grants program

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Our Community Grants program supports projects that make Darebin a better, healthier, sustainable and more inclusive place.

Are you a not for profit community group or organisation who wants to help make a better Darebin? It’s time to apply for our annual community grants to support your next initiative.

What kind of grants are available? 

  • Small grants (up to $3,000)
  • Medium grants (up to $15,000)
  • Youth project grants (up to $5,000)
  • Venue hire support grants (up to $8,000)  

Interested, and need to know more? Download our Community Grants Program Information Guidelines(PDF, 2MB).

Grant application dates

Applications are now closed. More Community Grants will be available in 2026.

Need a grant sooner? Learn what external grant opportunities are available.
External grant opportunities

 

Information session & Grant Writing Basics

Learn more about community grants, who can apply, how to apply, grant writing tips and more. Take a look at the Community Grant Information Session [30mins] video held in April 2025.

Watch Grant Information and Grant Writing Basics

 

Previous grant recipients

In 2025 we received 176 applications across the six main grant streams totalling $945,542.83 (representing almost twice the available budget). After a highly competitive assessment process, a total of 119 successful applicants have been recommended for funding.
View the 2025 Successful Applicants(PDF, 278KB)

We congratulate the successful applicants and look forward to seeing your continued contribution to support our community and make Darebin a better, healthier, more sustainable and inclusive place.

If you missed out on a grant this round, we encourage you to apply again next year.

More information

Partnership and Grants
Phone 03 8470 8504
Email darebingrants@darebin.vic.gov.au

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