Grants

The current round of Community Grants is now closed. The next round will open late January 2020.

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.

Register for our mailing list to receive email updates about Council's grant programs.

Past successful grants

Below are some of the projects Council has proudly supported through previous grant rounds:

- 2019 (Round 1)
- 2017/2018
- 2016/2017
- 2015/2016

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.

Mount Alexander Shire Council launched a new Events Grants program in July 2019.
This replaced the process of ad-hoc event support you may have received from Council.

The first round is NOW CLOSED.

Council has traditionally supported events by providing logistical support, services and fee waivers on an event-by-event basis.

The Events Grants program provides a transparent and equitable process for local groups and organisations to seek funding and in-kind support from Council.

Information sessions for this new program were held as follows:

- Castlemaine Town Hall on Friday 19 July (10am -12pm)
- Maldon Community Centre on Monday 22 July (10am - 12pm)
- Castlemaine Council Chambers Civic Centre on Monday 22 July (6pm - 8pm)

If you were unable to attend any of these sessions, contact Lucie Curry Cheenne or Natalie Parsons for information.

Refer to the following Event Grants Program Guidelines for details on how to apply and details on what can and can't be funded.

Events Grants Program Guidelines

Risk Assessment Template

Event Planning Template

Auspice Agreement

If you have any questions please contact the Venues and Events team on 5471 1857 or email us at events@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

Council’s Quick Response Youth Grants provide grants of up to $1000 for local young people to run their own youth focused activities and projects.

Young people (aged 10 to 25 years of age) can apply for a Quick Response Youth Grant at any time of year.

For more information, see the Quick Response Youth Grants 2018/2019 guidelines and application form.

For support in developing your ideas and submitting your application contact Council's Youth Development Officer, on 5471 1700 or email youth@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Below are some of the projects Council has proudly supported through the Quick Response Youth Grant Program:

Quick Response Youth Grants

Our Community provides advice, resources and training for community groups on applying for grants. More information is available on the Our Community website at www.ourcommunity.com.au.