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Last updated on 16 April 2025
Several of Council’s grant programs are opening soon for 2025-26, with budding applicants invited to attend upcoming information sessions to give themselves the best chance in applying for funding.
The $160,000 Community Funding Scheme is open to not-for-profit community groups and is allocated under three streams, including community, cultural and environmental projects (up to $10,000); organisational support (up to $5,000); and small community infrastructure (up to $12,000).
The $75,000 Events and Festivals Grant Program offers funding and in-kind support to organisers across three different tiers, to support local events and festivals of various sizes.
The newly established Anzac Day Commemorative Services Support Fund will provide dedicated funding support from 2026 for those leading Anzac Day commemorations, allowing them to apply for up to $5,000 to cover costs of accredited traffic management services or controls.
Mayor Dom Bonanno encouraged community groups which have an idea for a project or event but just need some additional funding to bring it to fruition, to submit their application for consideration.
“Of all the many services that Council delivers, we know that some of the most valuable initiatives are community-driven whether through volunteer organisations giving up their time to support the broader community, or events that provide tourism and economic benefits to the Macedon Ranges,” he said.
“I strongly encourage those with a grassroots idea, which may just need a funding leg up to become a reality, to find out more information, come to an information session, and put in their application if they feel they have a strong case based on the respective grant guidelines.”
To help get community groups, clubs or organisations grant-ready, Council is offering several workshops and drop-in sessions including:
Weds 30 April, 5:30-8pm - Getting Grant Ready Workshop @ Kyneton Community House Thurs 1 May, 12-2pm - Information for applicants presentation and Q&A @ Council’s Gisborne Administration Centre/online Mon 5 May, 9:30-11:30am - Application drop-in session @ Woodend Neighbourhood House Tues 13 May, 9:30-11:30am - Application drop-in session @ Romsey HubApplications for the three grant streams mentioned open at 9am on 28 April 2025, closing on at 11pm on 25 May 2025 (Events and Festivals + Anzac Day) and 11pm on 26 May 2025 (Community Funding Scheme).
Other recurring Council-led grant programs to support the community include Small Project Grants, Australia Day Grants, Community Climate Action Grants and Environment Group Support Grants.
Visit the Grants page on Council's website for more information and to register for upcoming information sessions.