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Many grant opportunities are available to businesses, community organisations and not-for-profit groups and individuals across Indi.

Knowing where to start and what to look for is the key. I’ve worked with successful grant recipients in my North East Victorian communities and grant experts to develop a range of How-to guides and video resources to step you through the process.

Used together, these tools are designed to help you, or your organisation find the right grant and make a thorough application.

Stronger Communities Programme - Round 9

Round 9 of the Stronger Communities Programme is now open for Expressions of Interest.

The Stronger Communities Programme seeks to encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

Grants between $2,500 and $20,000 are available for projects that have a maximum project cost of $50,000. Eligible projects must be a small capital works or capital expenditure project that deliver social benefits to your community.

Eligible organisations can apply for up to 100% of project costs, while local governing bodies can apply for up to 50% of project costs.

Click here for more information or to submit an Expression of Interest.

Expressions of Interest for the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants program

Expressions of Interest for the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants program have now closed. Applicants will hear from my office in early February.

Discover grants

Looking for a grant or rebate for yourself, a community group or business? Here are some that are open for applications now:

Sports and Recreation Victoria – Together More Active: This program supports initiatives that increase participation in sport and active recreation by increasing the equity, diversity and inclusiveness of the sport and recreation industry in Victoria. Grants of up to $50,000 are available,

Closes 29 January 2025. More information and apply here.

Telstra Footy Country Grants: This grant supports community footy clubs to strengthen volunteer capacity, grow and diversity participation, and improve club environments and experiences. Eligible items for funding include safety equipment, lighting, security equipment, and short training courses for volunteers.

Closes 2 February 2025. More information and apply here.

Local Anti-Racism Initiatives Grants Program 2024-26: This program supports First Nations people, multicultural and multifaith community organisations and groups to deliver community-led responses to racism. Grants of up to $150,000 are available.

Closes 6 February 2025. More information and apply here.

You can search for more grants using Indi Funding Finder, a resource I make freely available for individuals, community groups and businesses across Indi. Click the here to register for Indi Funding Finder.