Multi-year grants

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The Multi‑Year Funding Program provides funding over a 3-year period to support community organisations to deliver sustainable, high‑impact programs and projects for Darebin residents.

Organisations can apply for funding for projects that will contribute to delivering the Council Plan and Darebin 2041 Community Vision.

The next round of grants will open in February 2027.

Grant categories

  • Equity and Wellbeing – up to $25,000 per application
  • Arts – up to $15,000 per application
  • Youth – up to $14,000 per application
  • Environment and Sustainability – up to $14,000 per application

Who can apply?

The following groups are eligible to apply for the Multi-Year Funding Program.

  • Incorporated, not‑for‑profit organisation able to demonstrate a proven track record in the provision of quality programs and services within Darebin
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community‑controlled organisation operating in Darebin 
  • Social enterprises with a demonstrated community benefit operating in Darebin

Information and guidelines

You can find more information and guidance for applying in our guidelines document and video. 

Download the guidelines(PDF, 552KB) or watch the video.

Important dates

Applications for 2026 have now closed.

Th next round will open for applications in February 2027.

More information

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