Community Funding Scheme
This annual funding program supports a range of projects that strengthen community, culture, the environment, and local places of the Macedon Ranges.
The program includes 3 categories:
- Community, Cultural and Environmental Projects Grants (up to $10,000)
- Organisational Support Grants (up to $5,000)
- Small Community Infrastructure Grants (up to $12,000)
The 2026/27 Community Funding Scheme closed on Sunday 3 May 2026.
Congratulations to our successful recipients!
This year, Council has awarded $160,000 in funding to support 22 community projects. These projects will help strengthen local organisations, improve community facilities and create opportunities for connection, participation and inclusion.
Congratulations to all successful recipients. We look forward to seeing these projects come to life and the positive impact they will have across our community.
| Organisation name |
Project name |
Amount |
|
Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House Incorporated
|
MMMCH Landscape Design Stage 2
|
$11,950
|
|
Lancefield Park Recreation Reserve Committee of Management
|
Park Lane Pedestrian Access
|
$11,572
|
|
Romsey Mens Shed Inc
|
Community Expansion Project
|
$11,495
|
|
Woodend Men's Shed Inc
|
Upgrading Equipment for Community Outreach
|
$5,000
|
|
Woodend Golf Club Inc
|
Woodend Golf Course Community Paths
|
$12,000
|
|
Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network
|
Strengthening MRWN Systems and Sustainability
|
$5,000
|
|
Lancefield Equestrian Group Inc
|
New 3PE obstacles
|
$2,730
|
|
1st Woodend Scouts
|
Scouts outside space plan
|
$4,400
|
|
Macedon Ranges Netball Association Inc
|
MRNA new netball post pads
|
$8,195
|
|
Kyneton District Soccer Club
|
Kyneton Soccer First Aid Program Support
|
$4,915
|
|
Baynton Sidonia Landcare Group Inc.
|
Djaara Cultural Learning for Landholders
|
$10,000
|
|
Mountain Festival Ltd
|
Mountain Writers Festival: Local Participation
|
$10,000
|
|
Macedon and Mount Macedon Community House Incorporated
|
MMMCH Food Security Demonstration Project
|
$9,995
|
|
The Probus Club of Gisborne Inc.
|
Probus Socially Inclusive Educational Trips
|
$5,120
|
|
NFP Tech
|
Macedon Ranges Mapping App Pilot
|
$10,000
|
|
Lancefield Mechanics Institute Committee of Management Incorporated
|
Purchase new Chairs for LMI
|
$9,950
|
|
BodyBop
|
Play It Loud
|
$1,454
|
|
Kyneton Women's Sports Club
|
Football Inclusion Rounds
|
$7,967.70
|
|
Rural Australians for Refugees Macedon Ranges
|
Refugees Community Picnic Days
|
$4,500
|
|
Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network
|
Kangaroo Walk and Talks
|
$9,150
|
|
Macedon Ranges Community Halls Inc. / Lauriston Community Hall
|
Bums on safe seats
|
$2,500
|
|
Kerrie Hall Incorporated
|
Improve Facilities
|
$2,106.30
|
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
- 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
- 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.
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