Supporting community groups

Supporting community groups

Monash Council has one of the largest community grant programs in Victoria and is proud of its commitment to support and value the dedicated community groups and organisations within our area.

The Monash Community Grants Program provides significant financial and in-kind support to Monash community groups and community organisations with the aim of:

  1. developing partnerships between Council and community groups to achieve Council’s strategic directions;
  2. directing resources to both the emerging and specific needs of disadvantaged groups;
  3. developing a positive approach to the resolution of local social issues;
  4. supporting local groups, activities and community connectedness; and
  5. supporting community organisations to develop skills and increase community participation.

The total cash and in-kind support allocated for the 2016/17 Monash Community Grants Program is $2,601,160.25.

Applications for the 2017/18 program open on Monday 24 October 2016 and will close at 5pm on Monday 5 December 2016.

Local groups and organisations are invited to apply under the following categories:

  • Community Strengthening Grants
  • Community Partnership Grants (Specialist Services & Neighbourhood Houses)
  • Positive Ageing Grants
  • Arts and Cultural Projects Grants
  • Major Festivals Grants
  • Community Events Grants

For more details regarding eligibility requirements, funding levels, category definitions and assessment criteria, please read the Policy and Procedure documents.

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