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. In particular, we encourage applications from groups and organisations working with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities.
The 2023/24 round of the Monash Community Grants Program is open and closes at 2pm Thursday 2 March 2023.
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Policy, Guidelines and Templates
Funding Categories
- Active Projects
- Arts & Cultural Projects
- Community Events
- Community Strengthening
- Community Group Cultural Celebrations
- Hall Only
- Major Festivals
- Positive Ageing
- Neighbourhood House
- Specialist Services
Policy and Applicant Guidelines
For an overview of the Monash Community Grants Program, please refer to the MCGP Policy below.
For a more detailed explanation of the grants categories, funding available and how to make an application, refer to the MCGP Applicant Guidelines below.
Monash Community Grants Program Applicant Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Monash Community Grants Program Applicant Guidelines - Greek(PDF, 2MB)
Monash Community Grant Program Applicant Guidelines - Simplified Chinese(PDF, 2MB)
Monash Community Grant Program Applicant Guidelines - Traditional Chinese(PDF, 3MB)
Monash Community Grants Program Policy(PDF, 227KB)
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.
These sessions will run for strictly one hour per group from 1-17 February 2023 and bookings are essential. Please book online at TryBooking.
Grant Budget Workshops
Grant Budget Workshops will be held on Tuesday 31 January 2023 and Wednesday 22 February 2023 to provide applicants with an opportunity to learn how to complete a project budget as part of their application to the MCGP.
Please book online at TryBooking.
Grant Writing Workshops
Monash Council is holding two Effective Grant Writing Workshops, facilitated by Debby Marziarz, on Thursday 9 February 2023 and Tuesday 14 February 2023. These workshops will help applicants understand what is required to successfully apply for and acquit grants.
Please book online at TryBooking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Council has developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the MCGP that may assist at different stages of the grant process, from application to acquittal.
Download: Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 22MB)
Templates
Detailed Event Plan for Community Events(PDF, 845KB)
Risk Assessment Plan(PDF, 496KB)
Monash Halls Booking Request Form(PDF, 385KB)
Helpful Documents
Council Plan
Monash Health and Wellbeing Plan 2021-2025
Guidelines for using Monash Council's logo(PDF, 358KB)
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)
Annual Maintenance Closure Dates(PDF, 73KB)
Application Enquiries
- For Active Projects, Community Strengthening, Hall Only, Neighbourhood House, Positive Ageing and Specialist Services: 9518 3568
- 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