Our Community Grants Program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations to deliver projects and activities that benefit the Glen Eira community, provide meaningful social impact and respond to community need.
Community Grants Program
Key dates
Applications Open |
Applications Close |
Applications assessed |
Grant recommendations |
Notification of Results |
| February 2027 (Exact date TBC) |
TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC |
Grant Application Process
1. Read guidelines and assess your eligibility
Download and read our Community Grants Guidelines and check if you are eligible.
Eligibility
To be eligible for funding community groups and organisations must:
- service the Glen Eira community;
- be not-for-profit;
- be incorporated;
- have an ABN; and
- hold a minimum of $20m Public Liability Insurance.
If you do not meet criteria items 3, 4 or 5 you may be auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation that does.
Applications prepared by professional grant writers must be submitted by the applying organisation.
For further information on eligibility and what will not be funded refer to page 6 of the program guidelines.
2. Apply
Choose your grant stream and submit your application. Applications open on Monday 2 March 2026, and close 5pm Monday 13 April 2026.
3. Applications are assessed
Between May and August 2026, all grant applications are assessed by the Community Grants Assessment Panel.
4. Notification of results
All applicants will be notified of the decision regarding their application by late August, 2026. Notification is sent via email to the primary contact provided on the application form.
5. Acceptance of your grant
If your application is successful, you must complete an Acceptance of Conditions Form prior to the release of the funds.
About the Community Grants Program
There are two funding streams for the Program in 2026-2027. Each has a maximum funding limit. Community groups and organsations may apply for more than one project under each stream (provided the combined total does not exceed the maximum value of each stream). A separate application form must be submitted for each project.
Community Strengthening Grants — up to $3,000
These grants are suited to local not-for-profit organisations and groups to:
- build capacity of organisations and provide training and development initiatives
- enhance current localised services
- provide community-based projects
- increase social connection and participation in local activities
- support and delivery of small events (under 250 attendees) that are accessible to the broader Glen Eira community
- increase skills, knowledge and leadership in the community
Partnership and Events Grants — up to $10,000
Applications under this stream should demonstrate projects that:
- support new and existing partnerships to deliver collaboration projects;
- plan and deliver large festivals or events (more than 250 attendees) that are accessible to the broader Glen Eira community;
- create new and innovative projects;
- deliver services that meet existing and emerging community needs; or
- support civic participation and celebrate diversity in the community.
Acquittal of grant funds
A Community Grant Acquittal Form must be submitted to Council through the SmartyGrants portal. Where possible acquittals should be submitted prior to applying for another grant.
Audit of grants
Grant recipients acknowledge that as part of its accountability processes, Council may audit any grant recipient for compliance with grant conditions. Organisations selected for an audit will be notified.
