Applications are open.
Connected Neighbourhoods Small Grants allow the City of Melbourne to progress community development outcomes in the neighbourhoods that make up our municipality. Grants of up to $2000 are available to support the program objectives:
- increase community participation, connection, equity, diversity and inclusion
- empower community members to identify and respond to local issues and priorities.
To learn more about local issues and priorities, visit our Neighbourhood PortalsOpens in new tab. Each Neighbourhood Portal includes a list of Neighbourhood Priorities. These priorities capture the challenges, opportunities, assets and ambitions of each neighbourhood within the City of Melbourne. The priorities have been identified by community, are unique to each neighbourhood, and reflect the diversity of our City.
Applications
Applications will be submitted and managed online via SmartyGrantsOpens in new tab.
Applications open at 9am Monday 3 June 2024
Connected Neighbourhoods Small Grants application 2023-24Opens in new tab
Application assistance
If you have any questions about the program or would like advice regarding your application please email commstrength@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Key dates
Applications are open all year until the budget has been fully allocated. See the program guidelines for details of monthly submission cut off dates.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for a Connected Communities Small Grants applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be one of the following:
- a not-for-profit constituted body;
- a school;
- a community leader; or
- an individual community member supported by their community.
- Applications may be auspiced (meaning an organisation agrees to take legal and financial responsibility for administering the grant on your behalf if you're not eligible or unable to apply for funding).
- Applicants must be located within the City of Melbourne municipality with benefits for local people. You can view or download the City of Melbourne boundary map.
- Funded activities must create opportunities for community members to experience greater connection to their community through opportunities that improve access and participation.
- Applicants must have fully acquitted previous completed grants and have no outstanding debts to the City of Melbourne.
- A single project, event, activity or program will only be considered for one City of Melbourne grant program at a time.
For full details about the grants, including the assessment criteria and other necessary information, read the guidelines. You can also email commstrength@melbourne.vic.gov.au if you need further assistance.
Guidelines
For full details about the grants, including the assessment criteria and other necessary information, read the guidelines below.
