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.
This year it opens on July 1 and closes on August 16
Apply now
You can find information and guidance for applying in our video and guidelines document.
Watch our grant video
Read the 2026–2027 Community Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
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