Community Grants Program
Maroondah City Council supports projects that enhance community wellbeing and make Maroondah a healthier, supportive, resilient and more inclusive community.
Grant types
The Community Grants Program offers three annual grants schemes to eligible, not-for-profit community groups on an annual basis.
Community Development Grants Scheme
This scheme offers assistance up to $5,000 to eligible, not for profit groups to develop programs, projects and events that enhance community wellbeing and increase participation.
Emergency Relief Grant Scheme
This scheme offers assistance up to $7,000 to eligible, not for profit groups to develop and deliver programs and resources to assist vulnerable people and those at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.
Small Equipment Grants Scheme
This scheme is for requests of $750 or less to cover small equipment purchases, printing or administration costs to incorporated not for profit community support groups only.
Apply
Applications for Community Grants are now closed. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Timeframes
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Important dates
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9am, Monday 3 March
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Community Grants Funding Program opens online
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Sunday 13 April
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Closing date for all applications - no late applications will be accepted
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May/June
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Assessment process
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Early July
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Notification of outcomes
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Wednesday 30 July
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Grants Recognition Event - Karralyka
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April 2026
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Final submission of 2025 Grant Acquittal/Evaluation report
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Further information
For further information on the Community Development Grants, Small equipment Grants and Emergency Relief grants contact our Community Development Officer on 1300 88 22 33 or 03 9298 4598 or email grants@maroondah.vic.gov.au.