To support activities that contribute to the Greater Bendigo Council Plan (Mir Wimbul) 2021-2025, Healthy Greater Bendigo 2021-2025 or local community plans.

Medium grants of up to $10,000 open in February and August.

Example of use includes Events, Safety Equipment, Training and Activity Costs.

Who is eligible to apply?

To be considered for a community grant, the applicant must be a registered legal entity, such as an incorporated association. If you are an informal group or individual, your application can be submitted by an auspice organisation.

Who may not apply?

We may consider an organisation to be ineligible for a community grant if:

• Gambling is offered or promoted in any form
• Tobacco or vaping products are offered or promoted in any form
• The organisation has not attempted to put the City’s Healthy Facilities Policy in place (if relevant)
• The organisation has an overdue community grant acquittal or evaluation
• The organisation has breached a community grant funding agreement within the past three years
• The organisation has another funding agreement that excludes it from receiving further City grants
• The organisation cannot show financial need for a community grant
• The organisation has an outstanding debt with the City
• The organisation has breached lease, licence or management agreement conditions

• Phone: 1300 002 642
• Email: grants@bendigo.vic.gov.au