The Brimbank Community Grants Program for 2023-24 is now open for applications.
The program offers one-off financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups, to deliver projects and activities that benefit the local community.
Grants are available in eight categories:
– Community strengthening grants, up to $10,000
– Climate emergency grants, up to $10,000
– Establishment grants, up to $1500
– Mental health and wellbeing grants, up to $10,000
– Young people’s ideas grants, up to $10,000
– Community festival and event grants, up to $10,000
– Major festival and event grants, up to $25,000
– Seniors operational grants, up to $1000
From 2024, a new Responsive Grants category of up to $2000 and the existing Establishment Grants of up to $1500 will also be offered all year round and assessed three times a year.
Brimbank mayor Cr Bruce Lancashire said local community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for community grant funding to support their projects and activities, which improve the community’s health and wellbeing.
“Council is looking for projects that deliver innovative local solutions, led by local people, to strengthen community resilience and respond to ongoing and emerging challenges in Brimbank,” he said.
Council said support will be provided for grant applications to give applicants the best chance of success. This includes information sessions, with interpreters available upon request, and access to council officers to answer questions.
Applications close on Sunday, July 16.
Details: brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants
