The current round of Community Grants is now closed. The next round will open late January 2020.
To see the list of successful applicants for the recent 2019 (Round 2) please click here
About the program
The Community Grants Program provides support to local new and emerging community projects and initiatives that align with it's Council Plan 2017-2021.
The Program has two funding rounds of $50,000 each year in January and July that offer two funding streams:
- Small Grants (up to $3,000)
- Partnership Grants (up to $10,000)
Applications must be made online via: https://mountalexander.smartygrants.com.au/.
Remember you must read the guidelines and speak with a member of the Community Partnerships Team prior to lodging your application. Read or download the program guidelines:
- Community Grants Program Guidelines (PDF, 274KB)
- Community Grants Program Guidelines (Word, 9.4MB)
- Risk assessment template
- Auspice agreement
- Sample budget document
For more information about the Community Grants Program contact a member of the Community Partnerships Team on 03 5471 1700 or email grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.
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List of projects funded
Below are some of the projects Council has proudly supported through the Community Grants Program:
Most recent round:
- 2019 (Round 2)
Previous rounds:
- 2019 (Round 1)
- 2017/2018
Project Acquittal/Project Completion Reports
Successful applicants from previous funding rounds must complete an acquittal for their project online via SmartyGrants.
1. Go to: https://mountalexander.smartygrants.com.au/, and log in with the username and password you used to submit the application.
2. Click on “My submissions”.
3. Click on “Project Completion Report” directly under the submitted application to complete the report.
If you did not submit your application online, please contact grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.