The City of Greater Bendigo's Community Grants Program

provides an opportunity for not-for-profit groups to develop projects that complement areas identified as priorities in the Community Plan 2017-2021.

Community Grants

• Small grants - up to $3,000 (can apply at any time)
  • Click here to apply
• Medium grants - up to $10,000
  • Open November 1 2018, Close November 30 (5pm)
  • Open March 1 2019, Close April 1 (5pm)
• Large grants – up to $50,000 - with a maximum of $25,000 in any financial year
  • Will open July 2020
  • For further information please email [email protected].
• Community Group Essentials grants - up to $3,000 (can apply at any time)
  • Click here to apply
• Social Innovation/Transformation grants (proposed to open January 2019)
• Bendigo Town Hall Community Use Subsidy program (can apply at any time)
  • To enquire, email [email protected]

Preparing your application

We recommend that you discuss your proposed project with us to make sure your group is eligible and to understand the guidelines and application process.

Resources to assist with grant applications:

• Community Grants – Guidelines - 2018-2021
• Event Management Plan
• Community Grants Budget Template
• Greater Bendigo Community Plan
• Greater Bendigo Health and Wellbeing Plan

Evaluating your project

If you are a recipient of a grant you are required to submit a project evaluation within 60 days of the completion of your project. Go to the Community Grants Project Evaluation Form.

2009 Bushfires Commemoration and Community Development Grants Scheme

The Victorian Government is providing grants to help community groups and councils across Victoria undertake creative arts, community development, and commemorative activities for the 10 year anniversary of the 2009 Victorian bushfires. Funding will be available through the 2009 Victorian Bushfires Commemoration and Community Development Grants Scheme and the Community Arts Grants Program.

Download the Grants application form.