Applications for Greater Dandenong’s Medium Grants Program Round 2 are now open.
The grants provide funding for not-for-profit community groups, organisations, and individual artists to deliver projects, programs, and events that benefit the Greater Dandenong community.
This round will fund projects taking place in 2027. Grants are available across four categories:
- Community Development
- Climate Change Action
- Arts, Festivals and Events
- Individual Artists
Applications close Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Program Guidelines and attend an online information session on Monday 3 August to learn more.
Highlighted Project
In 2025 artist Alberto Burgos created an art project titled Film Frames of Connection and Community.
Our grant enabled Alberto to run photography workshops with newly arrived Afghan women, creating a connection to each other and their new community.
Working with Foundation House and the Victorian Afghan Associations Network (VAAN), he used film cameras and took participants on walking tours around Greater Dandenong to capture images.
The exhibition Film Frames of Connection and Community is on display at the Drum Theatre until 15 August.
Alberto said one of the project highlights was documenting everyday moments that reflect the diversity of the Greater Dandenong community.
“Small interactions, families sharing meals, elders with grandchildren, friends outside local shops together, create a beautiful moment of time in Dandenong’s history,” he said.
Another highlight was working with newly-arrived Afghan women.
“Seeing their confidence grow was incredibly rewarding. I was in awe of how strong and thoughtful their images were. Their bravery in approaching street photography and engaging with strangers showed real growth and trust in their own perspectives.”
Find out more about the Medium Grants Program and how to apply.
