Community Funding Scheme

Council’s annual Community Funding Scheme delivers a direct benefit to the community each year.

The applications support a range of exciting projects that involve cultural and community development activities, enhancing the effectiveness of local community groups, supporting local environmental priorities, and enhancing community places and infrastructure.

Council welcomes applications from all not-for-profit community groups and encourages LGBTQIA+, First Nations and other groups who have not applied for funding previously to consider applying.

Applications for the 2024-25 round closed on Sunday 26 May 2024 at 11pm.

2024/25 funding recipients

Organisation Name

Project Title

Funding allocated

Gisborne Giants Football Netball Club

First Aid Assistance

$5,000

Gisborne Soccer Club

Dixon Field Drinking Water Station

$12,000

Gisborne & District Adult Riding Club

Safe Haven Horse Yards

$12,000

Kyneton Basketball Association

Association Policy and Procedure Manual

$5,000

Kyneton Community House

Great Community Cook-Up

$10,000

U3A KYNETON INC

U3A Member Wizard database implementation

$4,235

Lancefield Junior Football Club

Lancefield shelters for sun protection

$12,000

Lancefield Mechanics Institute

Electric Heating

$5,500

Macedon Rangers Soccer Club

MRSC Full Size Soccer Goals

$5,000

Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House

Storage & Signage Procurement Project

$11,995

Macedon Tennis Club

Revitalize Native Garden Beds

$8,200

Mountain Festival Ltd.

Middle Gully at Mountain Festival

$10,000

Riddells Creek Lions Club

Enhancing Park access and experiences

$12,000

Riddells Creek Neighbourhood House

Swampy Business Activation Project 1

$5,000

Riddells Creek Tennis Club Inc

Pickleball court lines

$2,000

The Romsey Playgroup

(Auspiced by Playgroup Victoria)

Romsey Playgroup Playground upgrade

$12,000

Woodend Bowling Club Inc

WBC First Aid Equipment

$2,000

Woodend Men's Shed Inc

Strengthening Member & Community Engagement

$3,386

Woodend Neighbourhood house

WNH Community Creative Outdoor Space

$10,000

Woodend Neighbourhood House

Woodend Community Garden Hub Revamp

$12,000

Variations/Extensions or returning grant funds

We understand that sometimes things don't go as planned.

Call us on (03) 5422 0216 or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au if:

  • your contact details change or the key contact for the project changes
  • you are unable to continue with the project
  • you need to make a variation or seek an extension to the project as planned in your application. You will need to complete a variation/extension request form and this will need to be approved by Council before any changes are undertaken.

Acquitting your grant

Once you have delivered your project, you will need to complete a Project Acquittal Report. 

You can access the form by logging in here and then clicking the 'My Submissions' link at the top of page. Here you will see your submission number and any associated forms open and waiting for you to complete.

Note: The 'My Submissions' area will store a history of all the submissions and additional forms you complete.

The report includes:

  • a summary of the benefits, challenges and learnings of the project; and
  • a summary of the grant expenditure and any remaining grant funds (if applicable);
  • promotional and marketing activities undertaken, including examples of the recognition of Council's financial support, photo evidence of the project and any media coverage.

Note: If you have been auspiced for the purposes of your grant, the acquittal report will need to be signed off by the Treasurer of the Auspice and the Treasurer of the Applicant Organisation.

Acquit Now

To discuss your project ideas or for any questions, call (03) 5422 0333or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au