Grants are available to local community organisations for youth-led projects and initiatives that address key issues facing young people in Darebin.
Projects that address local wellbeing and equity issues, climate emergency, that provide leadership opportunities and increase learning and skill development in young people are encouraged. Submissions must provide evidence of community need and a clear benefit young people.
Priority will be given to projects that address issues faced by diverse young people and demonstrate well established youth-led practices that place young people at the centre of all design and implementation.
Our 2026 Community Grants will now respond to the Strategic objectives defined in Our Darebin Plan 2025–2029.
Darebin Community Grants typically open on 1 April each year, but the opening date will be different in 2026.
This year it opens in July and applications can be found on SmartyGrants.
Need a grant sooner? Check the new External Grant Opportunities.
Coordinator Youth Services Phone: 03 8470 8355 Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au