Eligible not-for-profit organisations and community groups can apply to share in a pool of $600,000 in the Brimbank community grants program.
Applications for the program are now open for projects that support and strengthen the community.
The grants help to deliver projects that improve Brimbank’s health and wellbeing, lifelong learning and sustainable living, and that build community capacity through partnerships and networks.
There are six categories that applicants can apply for.
There’s grants of up to $10,000 for community wellbeing and strengthening, climate emergency, for young people, community festival and events.
There are also grants of up to $25,000 for major festivals and events, while in the seniors operational fund applicants can apply for grants of up to $1000.
Brimbank council is running grant writing workshops, information sessions, drop-in sessions during May and June and access to council officers to help with questions and applications.
Mayor Thuy Dang is encouraging the local community to apply.
“Council’s community grants program provides financial support to not-for-profit organisations and community groups to deliver projects and events to help strengthen and benefit the broader Brimbank community,” she said.
“Our community grants program focuses on priorities in Brimbank including mental health, climate emergency, youth engagement, seniors’ involvement and building community connections.
“We look forward to supporting many wonderful and important initiatives that will help our Brimbank community grow and thrive.”
Applications close on June 22.
Details: brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants or 9249 4036.
