What is Community Funding?
The Community Grants Program provides opportunities for Council to work in partnership with the community for the benefit of Greater Dandenong. Council provides financial assistance to community groups and individuals to undertake projects and activities in the city to help foster this partnership.
If you or your organisation would like advice and assistance regarding any of our community funding programs, please contact our team on 8571 1432 or email commgrants@cgd.vic.gov.au
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Community Grants Programs
The City of Greater Dandenong provides financial assistance in the form of grants and donations to community groups and individuals for activities that will benefit local residents.
For an overview of Council’s community funding programs please see the table below. Ensure you read the criteria in the guidelines for each grant carefully before applying.
If you require further assistance please contact Council's Community Funding Team. For program policies please refer to the Policies and Codes of Practice.
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Expression of Interest - Community Grants Panels
Greater Dandenong Council invites applications from interested community members to join and contribute to Council's Community Grants Panels.
Community Grants Panels have been established to make funding recommendations for Council’s Community Support Grants Program and Community Partnership Funding and Sponsorship Program. The Panels:
- provide objective, independent recommendations to Council based on reviewing and assessing the completed applications against the criteria.
- ensure that the endorsed Council guidelines and the assessment criteria are applied equitably to all applications.
- strengthen community participation and transparency in Council decision making.
If you would like to join and contribute to a Community Grants Panel, please complete an Expression of Interest Form
Further information can be found on the Expression of Interest form or by contacting the Community Funding Team on 8571 1432 or emailing commgrants@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Program |
Category |
Funding Available |
Frequency |
To Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Community Response Grants Program |
Grants for Individual ApplicantsOnly one category available for individual applicant: Category 1: Individual Achievement GrantsIndividual Achievement Grants provide opportunity for residents of the City of Greater Dandenong to apply for grants to support them participate in elite opportunities that develop their talents and abilities to achieve their goals and ambitions. |
Up to $500 | All year round | |
Grants for Community OrganisationsThe three categories available include:
Small grants are available for community groups to help them to achieve their goals and ambitions. |
Up to $2,000 for Category 2. Up to $1,000 for Categories 3 and 4. |
All year round | ||
Community Support Grants Program |
Community DevelopmentProjects that support community education, life-long learning, community inclusion and social cohesion. |
Up to $10,000 | Bi-annual Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed |
Arts, Festivals and EventsOpen and accessible festivals, events and art projects that activate public spaces, build community connection and cross-cultural exchange. |
Up to $10,000 | Bi-annual Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed | |
Individual Applications - Arts, Festival and EventsArts projects that have high artistic merit and attract new audiences. |
Up to $5,000 | Bi-annual Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed | |
Community Partnerships and Sponsorships Grant - Organisations only |
Building-Capacity GrantsOne-off funding of up to three years to support organisations grow and/or become sustainable. |
(Small up to $20,000p.a.) (Medium up to $50,000p.a.) |
Annual application round (pending budget) Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed |
Strategic Project GrantsUp to two years funding to support projects that directly contribute to achievement of Council plans, frameworks, strategies and action plans. |
(Medium $10,000 to $30,000p.a.) (Large $30,001 - $80,000p.a.) |
Annual application round (pending budget) Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed | |
SponsorshipsFunding to support organisations and activities that create social and/or environmental benefit, and significantly contribute to the image of the city and/or create economic benefit. |
Sponsorships (Medium up to $15,000p.a.) (Large $15,001 - $40,000p.a.) |
Annual application round (pending budget) Opens next in February 2024. Further information will be provided closer to this time. | Closed | |