This funding supports changes to community facilities or assets that will help community members participate more in community life. 

There are two types of grants are available under this category throughout the year.

1. Small Capital Projects 
2. Large Capital Projects - funding up to $40,000

Funding Objectives

General facility improvements that encourage greater community access, equity and participation

• Environmental initiatives - Energy efficiency upgrades that improves a buildings’ environmental performance. 
• Multipurpose community facilities 
• Facility improvements to support people with disability accessing the venue

Organisations, groups and clubs

• Be a Not-for-Profit community group, organisation or club,
• Be incorporated or auspiced by another incorporated organisation,
• Have adequate public liability insurance,
• Have acquitted previous Council grants and have no outstanding debts to Council,
• Be able to supply financial statements and requested supporting documentation,
• Ensure the proposed activity is consistent with Local, State and Federal laws.

Read more Who Can Apply

• Email: communitygrants@merri-bek.vic.gov.au