Small Project Grants

Overview

Small Project Grants support community programs and initiatives that benefit residents of the Macedon Ranges Shire and help achieve Council Plan goals.

The aim of the program is to support:

• local needs
• projects that are unlikely to be funded by other Council funding programs
• Council Plan priorities.

They are open throughout the year, except during the election period in the lead up to a Council election. 

Who can apply?

Incorporated, community-based not-for-profit groups, and non-government and government schools (as long as the purpose is outside the normal responsibilities of the school and the Victorian Government) may submit an application.

What type of project?

There must be a clear link between your grant application and the priorities in the Council Plan.

Small Project Grants are not designed to support ongoing projects. Applicants should demonstrate a self-sustainable funding model for activities/projects that will create income to support ongoing costs, i.e. infrastructure maintenance, continuing service provision.

Funding cannot be used for political purposes.

Please read the Small Project Grants guidelines(PDF, 805KB) before submitting a grant application.

How much?

There is a pool of $30,000 for 2022/23, with groups able to apply for a grant of up to $1,500. Your community group can only receive one Small Project Grant per financial year.

What is the application process?

Applications are:

• assessed five weeks prior to a Scheduled Council meeting. All applicants receive an automated email acknowledging successful submission, and then a subsequent email confirming when their application will be considered.
• assessed based on responses provided in the application form, and against the criteria in the guidelines.
• scored and then presented to Council for review and/or approval. Applicants will be notified of success or otherwise in writing.

How to apply and more information

All applications must now be completed using SmartyGrants.  This is a very user friendly online application that will make applying for grants a lot easier.  You will need to register online to use SmartyGrants by supplying your email address and a password.  If you don’t have a computer or you don’t have confidence in completing an online application, please contact grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au or phone 5422 0216.  A staff member will be assigned to provide you with assistance to access a computer and/or or assistance to complete the online form.

Before you begin your application, please contact the Community Development Project Officer to discuss your project idea. 

Please call 5422 0216 or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au

After discussing your project complete an application by the dates listed below to be considered at the next Scheduled Council Meeting.

For more information, email mrsc@mrsc.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5422 0333.