Partnership grants support the development of an empowered, vibrant and inclusive Yarra Ranges through strategic funding and strong partnerships.

This stream supports community-led initiatives that strengthen wellbeing, inclusion and resilience. Initiatives funded through this Program stream will align with the priorities of Council's key strategies and aim to foster health and wellbeing, inclusion and diversity, Reconciliation, thriving economies and sustainable environments and climate.

Across all categories, Council invites initiatives from eligible applicants, that demonstrate strong governance, collaboration and a commitment to equitable, inclusive outcomes. This category recognises that healthy communities are built through offering both immediate service responses to meet community needs and strength based, community-driven solutions that foster belonging, dignity and opportunity.

Funding Categories: 

• Emergency Relief & Crisis Support, Up to $45,000 per year
• Food Relief and Social Support, Up to $16,500 per year 
• Community Strengthening & Social Justice, Up to $33,000 per year
• Resilient Communities, Up to $12,000 per year
• Reconciliation, Up to $33,000 per year 
• Thriving Local Economies, Up to $30,500 per year
• Nature, Climate and Environment, Up to $6,500 per year

For more information you can contact the Grants Team by phone on 1300 368 333 or by email at grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Applicants eligible to apply for this funding Program are: current 2023-27 Partnership Program participants, and organisations that have successfully delivered three consecutive Annual Grants funded by Council.

Applicants need to be:

• Not for profit organisations i.e. an incorporated not-for-profit community group or organisation with an ABN. 
• Based in Yarra Ranges and delivering outcomes and benefits for residents
• Able to demonstrate a strong, consistent track record of delivering Council-funded projects that achieve meaningful community outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate clear alignment with the Program priorities and identify strategic, measurable outcomes they will achieve through the funding.

• Email: grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au