The Large Grants Program offers eligible non-profit organisations opportunity to apply for funding to support capacity-building of important local services, the delivery of projects that contribute to achievement of Councils Plans and Strategies, and initiatives that provide social and economic benefit to the City of Greater Dandenong.
Check out the table below for an overview of the grants and how to apply. Further information on the grants criteria can be found by clicking on the guidelines below.
Important information
Large Grants Program - Guidelines - 3.25MB
Large Grants Program - Information Sheet - 363.1KB
Important dates
| Opening Date | Monday 14 July 2025 |
| Closing Date | 11.59pm AEST Monday 11 August |
| Notification of Outcome | January 2026 |
| Project Period Starts | 1 July 2026 |
| Project Period Ends | 30 June 2028 |
Stream |
Funding available |
Frequency |
To apply |
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Partnership Program GrantsPurpose Contribute to the operations of not-for-profit community organisations that provide continuous and significant service to the community and where their programs align with Councl strategic objectives and builds community capacity, social inclusion, and health partnerships. |
Up to $50,000 per annum | Opens every two years. Opens: AEST 9am, 14 July 2025 Closes: 11.59pm, Monday 11 August 2025 |
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Strategic Project GrantsNot-for-profit organisations may apply for up to two years of funding to support self-identified projects, initiatives and activities that directly contribute outcomes towards the delivery of Councils strategic objectives and health and wellbeing priorities as outlined in the Council Plan. |
Up to $80,000 | Opens every two years. Opens: AEST 9am, 14 July 2025 Closes: 11.59pm, Monday 11 August 2025 |
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Festivals and Events Sponsorship GrantsNot-for-profit organisations may apply for up to two years funding to support activities or projects that create social and/or environmental benefit, healthy partnerships[1] and raise the profile of, and/or deliver clear economic benefit for the City of Greater Dandenong. |
Up to $40,000 | Opens every two years. Opens: AEST 9am, 14 July 2025 Closes: 11.59pm, Monday 11 August 2025 |
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Past Large Grant Recipients
See below for examples of previous Large Grants Program recipients.
Funding details for all our Community Grants Programs are also published in Council's Annual Reports. Visit the Council Documents page.
Non-Council Grants Funding
In addition to Council grants, we recommend you explore funding from other organisations and government departments.
Here are a few links to help get you started:
- Arts Victoria
- Creative Australia
- Federal Government – Grant Connect
- The Funding Centre
- The Grants Hub
- Multicultural Community Grants
- Philanthropy Australia
- Sport and Recreation Victoria
- Sustainability Victoria
- VicHealth
- Victorian State Government
- VicSport
The Community Development Funding team will often include additional grant opportunities in the monthly e-newsletter.
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