Community Grants Program

Maroondah City Council supports projects that enhance community wellbeing and make Maroondah a healthier, supportive, resilient and more inclusive community.

Grant schemes

The Community Grants Program offers three 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Apply

Applications for Community Grants are now closed. The next round of applications will open in March 2026.

View 2025/26 Community Grants Program recipients

View past recipients

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.

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