The Maribyrnong City Council Community Grant Program provides funding to support projects that will benefit the Maribyrnong community.
The focus for the 2025-26 Community Grant Program is to support projects that address the following focus areas:
- Encourage and remove barriers to participation in community life
- Build community resilience and/or organisational capacity and strengthen networks
- Support community connectedness and/or wellbeing
- Provide opportunities for intergenerational and/or intercultural connection
Before beginning this application form read the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their eligibility and project idea with the Community Grants Officer. Contact the Community Grants Officer as early as possible as they may not be available on very close to the closing date.
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
- How does the project address the nominated focus area?
- Does the target community align with one or more of Councils identified priority communities?
- Is there evidence of community need and support for the project?
- What community benefit will the project provide and what are the expected outcomes?
- Has the applicant demonstrated capacity to deliver the project?
- To what extent have any project risks been identified and addressed?
- Is the project plan and budget detailed and realistic providing value for money?
For instructions on how to navigate and complete the application form in SmartyGrants access the SmartyGrants Applicant Guide and SmartyGrants Applicant FAQs.
APPLICATIONS DUE TUESDAY 19 AUGUST, 4PM.
Incomplete applications and applications submitted with unsatisfactory supporting documentation will not be accepted.
Queries: grants@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or 9688 0223.
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