Small Grants Program provides not-for-profit community-based organisations and groups small grants of up to $1,000 to carry out projects and activities that contribute to the liveability, accessibility, health and safety of Glen Eira.

This program provides an ongoing source of small grants that can respond quickly to the needs of groups, including urgent and unexpected events, matching funding from other sources and trying new ideas and activities.

The objectives of the program are to:

• build capacity and establish good governance of local volunteer organisations
• support small programs, activities and events
• deliver projects and events that support:
  • cultural celebrations
  • sport and recreation
  • social inclusion and community connectedness
  • environmental sustainability
  • volunteering
  • neighbourhood projects
  • health and wellbeing
  • diversity.

 From July 2025, we will transition to a quarterly assessment and approval process for our Small Grants Program. Applications will now be assessed, and decisions made, in the following months:

• September
• December
• March
• June

To be eligible for consideration, applications must be submitted before the commencement of the proposed project or event, in line with each program's guidelines.

Who can apply?

Small Grants are open to community-based groups and organisations that service the Glen Eira community and are not-for-profit.

Applicants must also meet the following criteria:

• Be incorporated
• Have an ABN
• Hold public liability insurance in a minimum sum of $20 million.

You may also be auspiced by an organisation that meets these criteria.

Who cannot apply?

• For-profit organisations
• Individuals
• Organisations that have not met the terms and conditions of previous Council grants
• Organisations that are the funding responsibility of other levels of government
• Organisations whose sole or dominant purpose is of a political nature
• Organisations or groups who meet outside of Glen Eira, unless they demonstrate the delivery of a specialised service that benefits the Glen Eira community
• Schools are encouraged to partner with community groups in projects that benefit the wider community.

• Phone: 9524 3333
• Email: communitygrants@gleneira.vic.gov.au