Small Grants provide financial support of up to $3,000 for small services, programs and activities that strengthen the Boroondara community or up to $2,000 for equipment.

Applications will be accepted under the following themes and aims of the Boroondara Community Plan 2025-35:

• Theme 1: Our community
  • 1.1 Physical activity
  • 1.2 Health, wellbeing and social connection
  • 1.3 Safety and resilience
  • 1.4 Lifelong learning
  • 1.5 Arts and culture
  • 1.6 Diversity and inclusion
• Theme 2: Our places
  • 2.6 Local economy
• Theme 3: Our environment
  • 3.1 Tree canopy and biodiversity
  • 3.4 Circular economy
• Theme 4: Our Council
  • 4.1 Reconciliation

Information about each theme and aim will be included in the Small Grants guidelines.

To be eligible for a Small Grant, your organisation must: 

• provide direct benefits to residents of the City of Boroondara (local organisations are prioritised) 
• be not-for-profit, as classified by the Australian Tax Office in the Income Tax Assessment Act (1936) 
• be a registered legally constituted entity (e.g. a co-operative, incorporated association or company limited by guarantee) or have an auspice (unless requesting less than $1,000) 
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN), or complete a Statement by Supplier form, or hold an exemption from registration 
• have a committee of management that accepts responsibility for the administration of the grant 
• hold an adequate public liability insurance policy to cover the staff, members and the general public, as appropriate
• not have its own grant giving program or fundraising program that provides money to finance another organisation's community initiatives 
• have satisfactorily accounted to Council for the expenditure of any previous Council grants (if relevant) 
• comply with all applicable laws, including: 
  • all statutory requirements to maintain their status as an incorporated entity, including all relevant governance, accounting, reporting and auditing requirements 
  • child safe standards under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, for organisations that provide services to minors 
  • registration or accreditation of professional employees.
• comply with Occupational Health and Safety, safe working practices and WorkSafe recommendations and requirements 
• have an adequate risk management plan in place (as required).

• Phone: 03 9278 4753
• Email: communitygrants@boroondara.vic.gov.au