The City of Greater Bendigo's Community Grants Program provides an opportunity for not for profit groups, or a registered business develop projects that complement areas identified as priorities in the Community Plan 2017-2021.

Community Grants

• Small grants - up to $3,000 (The Small Grant funding is now closed. Due to an overwhelming response the budget for this category has now been fully expended. Applications will re-open 1 July 2019)
  • Apply for a small grant
• Medium grants - up to $10,000
  • Please Note: Applications submitted for the November 2018 Medium Grant Round will receive an email regarding the outcome on January 3, 2019
  • Next round opens 1 March and closes 1 April 2019, (5pm)
  • Apply for a Medium grant
• Large grants – up to $50,000 - with a maximum of $25,000 in any financial year
  • Next round opens July 2020
  • For further information please email [email protected]
• Community Group Essentials grants - up to $3,000 (can apply at any time, until funding budget is expended)
  • Apply for a Community Group Essentials grant
• Social Innovation/Transformation grants (to be advised)
• 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.