Community Grants Program

The Monash Community Grants Program (MCGP) provides funding to support community groups and organisations to deliver projects, activities and events to strengthen, enhance and benefit the Monash community.

Local community groups and organisations are invited to submit applications for cash and in-kind funding to support programs, services, projects and events that take place between 1 July and 30 June each year.

We are always actively looking to support projects, activities and events from a diverse range of ages, cultures, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and experiences. We encourage applications from groups and organisations working with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and LGBTIQA+ and multicultural communities.

The 2025/26 round of the Monash Community Grants Program opens at 9am on Tuesday 28 January 2025 and closes at 2pm on Tuesday 4 March 2025.

Policy and Applicant Guidelines

For a more detailed explanation of the grants categories, funding available and how to make an application, refer to applicant guidelines:

Monash Community Grants Program Applicant Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)

Monash Community Grants Guidelines Applicant Guidelines - text version(PDF, 593KB)

Monash Community Grants Program Policy(PDF, 329KB)

Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 734KB)

Support for Applicants

Applicant Information and Support Sessions

Council is offering sessions to provide a one-on-one opportunity for each group to meet with a member of the Monash Community Grants Program team to ensure you have the best chance of funding.

It is important to check your eligibility and determine which category is the most appropriate to apply under.

The grants team can also provide you with advice regarding your project and application. It is not essential for applicants to attend one of these workshops, but it is essential to at least speak to a member of the grants team about a proposed application.

Grant Budget Workshops

Grant Budget Workshops will be held on Wednesday 29 January 2025 and Thursday 27 February 2025 to provide applicants with an opportunity to learn how to complete a project budget as part of their application to the MCGP.

Grant Writing Workshops

Monash Council is holding two Effective Grant Writing Workshops, facilitated by Debby Maziarz, on Thursday 6 February 2025 and Tuesday 11 February 2025. These workshops will help applicants understand what is required to successfully apply for and acquit grants.

Event Plans and Risk Management

Two Event Plans and Risk Management Workshops are being held on Thursday 30 January 2025, one in person and one online. These workshops are designed to support applicants with holding a safe and successful event.

Useful links

Planning an Event in Monash

Halls and Rooms for Hire

Council Plan

Monash Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

Arts Festivals and Community Events example budget(PDF, 351KB)

Community Strengthening example budget(PDF, 139KB)

Neighbourhood House example budget(PDF, 124KB)

Specialist Services example budget(PDF, 139KB)

Application Enquiries

For Active Projects, Community Strengthening, Hall Only, Neighbourhood House, Positive Ageing and Specialist Services: 9518 3555
For Arts & Cultural Projects, Community Events, Community Group Cultural Celebrations and Major Festivals: 9518 3636
Email for all enquiries: monash.grants@monash.vic.gov.au

Grants Allocations

To find out more on the previous funding rounds, visit Community Grants Allocations.

Additional Funding Opportunities

External funding opportunities available to community service organisations can be found at Additional Funding Opportunities

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