We run a community grants program to help strengthen our community.
Small Grants are open all year round and fund individuals to achieve sporting and artistic goals, and support not-for-profit community organisations to deliver local activities and projects. The grants range from $250 to $1,500.
Medium Grants open twice a year and offer up to $10,000 to not-for-profit community groups, organisations and individual artists to deliver projects, programs and events that benefit our community.
Applications for Medium Grants open this month (February) for projects taking place from 1 July 2026.
For more information visit greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/grants or phone the Community Funding team on 8571 1432.
Small Grant Case Study
The Dandenong and District Orchid Club received a $1,000 grant to cover costs associated with their Annual Orchid Show held at Paddy O’Donoghue Centre over the weekend of 27–28 September 2025.
The club has been running for more than 33 years and holds monthly meetings for more than 70 members as well an annual show that attracts hundreds of people to share in their love of orchids in bloom.
Feedback from visitors to the 2025 Annual Show said it was the best display that had seen all year and many committed to returning for future shows.
Medium Grant Case Study
The Cantonese Art Association received a grant of $2,488 to host a festival in celebration of Lunar New Year 2025 and the Year of the Snake.
Hosted in Springvale, the gala dinner featured live performances of Chinese instrumental music, folk dance, a choir and other acts.
It attracted 230 visitors, some of whom expressed that this was their first time at the festival and it helped them understand Cantonese traditions more deeply. There were 26 volunteers involved in the event, which event organisers said “fostered joy and togetherness”. Attendees praised the inclusive atmosphere and said they were “grateful for a space to celebrate heritage and meet new people”.