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Community funding and grants

The City of Melbourne offers many funding opportunities to support and empower people and communities to become engaged, to connect and to take local action. 

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Applications currently open

Connected Neighbourhood Small Grants

Funding of up to $2000 is available to individuals and community organisations to support connection, social inclusion, access and participation.

Apply now
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Community use of town halls

The community use of town halls scheme (CUTHS) allows not-for-profit community organisations to apply for in-kind support for the use of Town Halls in the municipality.

Apply now
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Social Investment Partnership Grants

Supporting the development and delivery of projects and programs that address key social issues, provide equitable opportunities for people, and enable our diverse communities and neighbourhoods to thrive.

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Community funding and grants

Our programs

Aboriginal Community Grants

Funding for First Nations initiatives.

  • Apply

Community Events Grants

Funding for events that increase connection and belonging.

  • Apply

Community Inclusion Grants

Supporting our diverse communities.

  • Apply

Community Meals Subsidy Program

Creating welcoming spaces to enjoy a meal together.

  • Apply

Connected Neighbourhood Small Grants

Strengthening our neighbourhoods.

  • Apply

Operational Support Grants

Supporting volunteer-run organisations with operational costs.

  • Apply

Social Investment Partnership Grants

Partnering with organisations to address social issues.

  • Apply

Community Cool Places Grants

Funding for the operation of facilities designed to keep communities cool during times of extreme heat.

  • Apply

Community use of town halls

Supporting not-for-profit organisations.

  • Apply
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Is this your first time applying for funding?

Set yourself up for success with our community organisation training program.

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Community grants and partnership framework

The City of Melbourne is committed to empowering groups and individuals to take action and respond to needs and opportunities within their communities. The Community Grants and Partnerships Framework supports this commitment by providing funding for community initiatives and events that address key social priorities and enable communities to thrive.

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Other funding and grant opportunities

Inclusive sport and recreation grants

Apply for support for children and young people to participate in sport.

Grants and sponsorship

Learn more about our business grants and sponsorships.

Annual Arts Grants and Residencies

Grants of up to $20,000 to make your project happen.

Support for community organisations

our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.