The medium grants offer supports to social enterprises, not-for-profit community groups, organisations and businesses to undertake activities that have a broad community benefit.

Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for grants to deliver projects and events that have a broad community benefit in line with the Whittlesea 2040 vision:

• Connected Community through:
  • a. social cohesion
  • b. physical activity
  • c. safety in public areas and
  • d. civic participation
• Liveable Neighbourhoods:
  • a. use of town centres
  • b. access to services and facilities
• Strong Local Economy:
  • a. increased local employment
  • b. education opportunities for all
  • c. successful and innovative local businesses
• Sustainable Environment:
  • a. valued natural landscapes and biodiversity
  • b. climate ready
  • c. leaders in clean, sustainable living
• High Performing Organisation
  • a. driving better community outcomes.

Medium grants have three sub-categories; projects, events and/or festivals and building projects or capital works.

Eligible groups or entities:

• be a registered not-for-profit classified by the Australian Tax Office
• be an incorporated group with evidence of incorporated association number,
• be a social enterprise, business or
• be a school or university.

• Phone: (03) 9217 2170
• Email: community.grants@whittlesea.vic.gov.au