Community funding & grants

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Council has a variety of grants and funding opportunities available to community organisations and those in need. Information about other opportunities is also provided below.

Information on Council's 2025/2026 Arts and Cultural Grants and Community Grants Program is now available, with applications to open at 9am on Monday 3 March. Click the relevant tile below to find out more and to register for the grant writing fundamentals workshop or view a video from our online information sessions.

Arts and Cultural Grants Program

Supports a diverse and culturally rich Maroondah through community-driven projects, initiatives and events that increase arts profile and participation.

Community Grants Program

The Community Grants Program offers annual grants to incorporated and not-for-profit community groups on an annual basis.

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Community Assistance Fund

The fund assists community groups with urgent or unforeseen costs and assists individuals to meet costs associated with participation in community activities.

Capital Funding for Community Groups

Council's capital works for community groups aim to better assist organisations with Capital Projects. The funding scheme supports projects over $7,700 and projects up to $7,700.

Community funding resources

A collection of information and links to grants and funding programs available in the community.