Grants quick guide
About Merri-bek Community Grants Program
The Merri-bek Community Grants Program gives financial support to community led initiatives and collaborative projects that demonstrates multiple benefits and focuses directly on the Merri-bek community.
This grants program is targeted at not-for-profit incorporated community groups or groups auspiced by another incorporated organisation.
Free training to volunteers of a Merri-bek Community Group - register and get started here.
For further information about the grants program or ask a question email the Grants Officer or speak with the relevent contact officer oultined in the Community Grants Program Guidelines (PDF 396Kb).
View and apply for all current funding opportunities at Council through the online grants website.
Minor grants
All minor grants are currently available for application. Funding duration is for a 12 month period or as per agreement.
| Type of grant | Summary |
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Up to $500 |
Individuals selected to participate in an event Assistance with a sport and recreation club membership |
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Up to $2000 |
Assistance with ongoing costs for members activities. Funding levels dependant on the number of Merri-bek members in group. Applications can be made every 12 months. |
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Up to $1,000 |
Community led small project or event Community groups that need to purchase minor equipment Establishment of a new group *Minor Grant Application Form |
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Up to $3,000 |
Provide new opportunities for women and girls in sports, physical activity and leadership programs. *Minor Grant Application Form |
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Up to $3,000 |
Supports youth led one-off projects or pilot programs *Minor Grant Application Form |
Annual grants
| Type of grant | Application dates | Summary |
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Up to $10,000 per year
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Funding period: 2 financial years Organisations with limited access to funding sources Focuses directly and benefits the Merri-bek community Based within Merri-bek |
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Capital Works Partnership grant
Up to $40,000
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Funding period: 12 months - Project start date 1 January 2022. Capital improvements to community facilities Greater community access, increases participation, interaction of all age groups Provides a multi-use facility in Merri-bek Typically requires planning and building permits to proceed. Applicant must contribute 25% of total value of project |
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Recreational Facility Design Grant Up to $10,000 |
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Enables sporting clubs to produce schematic designs for the redevelopment of, or creation of new sporting facilities |
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Up to $5000 |
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Funding period: 12 months. Project start date 1 January 2022. Communtiy led project Focuses and benefits the Merri-bek community. Collaborates and partners with other groups. Increases access and participation opportunities. |
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Up to $10,000 per year |
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Funding period: 3 financial years For newly established community organisations Based within Merri-bek |
View the Community Grant Guidelines (DOC 534Kb) or join the grants mailing list for updates.
Other Funding Opportunities
For information on other funding opportunities from Council - Arts Investment Grants or Arts Activation Grants programs.
If you are a business, visit Business Merri-bek website or email Economic Development for advice about small business funding opportunities.
How to apply
View and apply for all Council funding opportunities online through the grants website.
Previously funded Merri-bek Community Grants
- Successful Merri-bek Community Grants for 2017-18 year (DOC 190Kb)
- Successful Merri-bek Communty Grants for 2016-17 year (DOC 141Kb)
- Successful Merri-bek Community Grants for 2015-16 year (DOC 146Kb)
- Successful Merri-bek Community Grants for 2014-15 year (DOC 91Kb)
Watch our community grant videos
Watch our case study videos to learn more about the variety of organisations and purposes that are eligible for Council grants, as well as showcasing the great projects that we support.
Pascoe Vale Football Club community grant video
The Pascoe Vale Football Club was the recipient of a $40,000 Capital Works Partnership Grant in 2013-14 for new field lighting.
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Multicultural Women's Sewing Group grant video
The Multicultural Women’s Sewing Group was a recipient of a $30,000 Operational Grant in 2014-15 for a new staff member.
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