Community Grants Program

Applications to the 2025/26 program will open Tuesday 29 April 2025 and close 10 June 2025.

Applications to the 2025/26 program will open Tuesday 29 April 2025

Community grants aim to support eligible community groups and organisations with funding for projects and programs that:

  • identify and meet existing and emerging community needs
  • strengthen capacity of local community groups, organisations, and networks
  • promote and encourage social connection, and participation in community life
  • address health and well-being inequities
  • create initiatives that enable access and inclusion for diverse communities
  • support sustainability initiatives and facilitate innovation.

Grant Categories

Category 1: Program Support

Maximum funding per project: $1,000
Purpose: Supports small groups in initiating and running activities.

Category 2. Diversity and Ageing Support

Maximum funding per project: $1,000
Purpose: Supports culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) seniors' groups in initiating and running activities.

Category 3. Toyota Community Foundation / City of Port Phillip Equipment Fund (‘Toyota Equipment Fund’)

Maximum funding per application: $1,500 (one application per organisation)
Purpose: Funding to purchase essential equipment for success in a project or service.

Category 4. Social Inclusion Partnerships

Maximum funding per project: $5,000
Purpose: Supports projects and activities that involve 2 or more organisations working in partnership to increase social inclusion.

Category 5. Community Strengthening

Maximum funding per project: $10,000
Purpose: Supports projects and activities that build community and organisational capacity

Key dates

Applications to the 2025/26 program will open Tuesday 29 April 2025 and close 10 June 2025.

Guidelines

We suggest all applicants read the Community Grants Guidelines before applying.