Community Christmas Celebration Grants now open
Published on 24 July 2025
Mount Alexander Shire Council is offering Community Christmas Celebration Grants to help towns across the shire celebrate the festive season.
The grants can be put towards outdoor decorations, community events, Santa visits, barbecues, music and other celebrations.
The following grants are available:
- $500 available for small towns including Harcourt, Chewton, Campbells Creek, Guildford, Taradale, Elphinstone, Faraday, Fryerstown, Baringhup, Sutton Grange, and Metcalfe.
- A total of $1,500 each for Maldon and Newstead that may be used to fund several smaller initiatives from different groups.
- A total of $4,000 available for Castlemaine that may be used to fund a number of smaller initiatives from different groups.
Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Mayor, Cr Rosie Annear, said that Council is proud to support community Christmas celebrations.
“Our community has consistently told us that Christmas decorations and celebrations are important to them, and that they wanted more from us when it came to celebrating this time of year.
“We listened and allocated ongoing funding for Christmas celebrations in our yearly budget.
“Last year, there were decorations, community picnics and barbecues, live music, family activities and Santa visits.
“I encourage community groups to apply again this year and spread the festive cheer across our shire!”
Grant applications open: Monday 21 July
Grant applications close: Friday 15 August
The application form is quick and simple, and available at www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/Christmas-Grants, along with guidelines and more details.
To discuss your application with Council staff, call 5471 1700 or email events@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.