Apply for Monthly Grants Program (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Yarra Ranges Council Monthly Grants Program provides financial and in-kind support to not-for-profit groups, community organisations, and eligible individuals delivering projects that strengthen social connection, inclusion, youth participation, and community life across the Yarra Ranges. Applicants can request between $250 and $1,500 per financial year, with additional category-specific limits for youth activities, sports participation, equipment, venue hire, and waste management. The Monthly Grants Program is designed to help local community organisations and individuals deliver practical projects that benefit people living in the Yarra Ranges.

The program aims to:

The program operates for 10 months each year, with applications closing on the last day of each eligible month. Grants are awarded until the available funding for the program is exhausted. Applicants may request between $250 and $1,500 per financial year.

Funding can include a combination of:

The amount available depends on the type of activity and applicable category limits. Certain activities have specific maximum amounts. Projects under the Pathways for Young People category can receive up to $250. Support is available for young people’s participation in sport, with limits of: Eligible equipment purchases can receive up to $750. Eligible venue hire support is capped at $300. Eligible events can receive in-kind waste management support of up to 30 bins. Fundraising activities can receive up to $500 when they demonstrate a broader community inclusion benefit. The Monthly Grants Program supports a broad range of community initiatives.

Eligible activities can include:

Projects should demonstrate a clear benefit to the Yarra Ranges community. The program can provide support that is not necessarily delivered as direct cash funding.

In-kind assistance may include:

This support can form part of an applicant’s overall annual funding request.

Eligible applicants include:

Individuals who are not incorporated may need to apply through an auspicing arrangement. Applicants must also have, or obtain, suitable public liability insurance. Yes. Schools may apply when the proposed project provides a wider community benefit. However, activities that are part of a school’s core curriculum are not eligible for support. Projects must generally be delivered within the Yarra Ranges. The program is intended to support activities that directly benefit the local community. Some specific youth and sports categories may allow activities outside the Yarra Ranges, subject to the relevant program requirements. The program gives particular consideration to activities that: Applicants should clearly explain the community benefit of their proposed activity. The program does not support certain types of activities and expenses.

Ineligible applications or costs include:

Applicants should ensure that proposed expenses are directly connected to an eligible community project. Applicants should clearly explain what the project will deliver and how it will benefit the Yarra Ranges community.

Before applying, applicants should:

The Monthly Grants Program provides financial and in-kind support to eligible community groups, not-for-profit organisations, and individuals delivering projects that benefit communities across the Yarra Ranges. Applicants can request between $250 and $1,500 per financial year, subject to category-specific funding limits. Grants are awarded while funding remains available. Applicants should apply within the relevant monthly application period. Yes. Eligible individuals can apply. Where an individual is not incorporated, an auspicing arrangement may be required. Yes. Registered charities, incorporated associations, not-for-profit community groups, and eligible community organisations can apply. Yes, but the proposed activity must provide a wider community benefit. Core curriculum activities are not eligible. The Pathways for Young People category provides up to $250. The Sports Participation for Young People category provides up to $250 for individuals and $500 for teams. Yes. Eligible equipment purchases can receive up to $750. Yes. Eligible applicants can receive up to $300 for venue hire. Yes. Eligible events can receive in-kind waste management support of up to 30 bins. Yes. Fundraising events can receive up to $500 when they demonstrate a broader community inclusion benefit. Yes. The program can provide in-kind assistance such as venue hire and waste management services, which may form part of the applicant’s annual support. Projects generally need to be delivered within the Yarra Ranges. Exceptions may apply to specific youth and sports categories. No. Ongoing salaries are not eligible for funding. No. Retrospective funding applications are not eligible. The Yarra Ranges Monthly Grants Program provides flexible financial and in-kind assistance of up to $1,500 per financial year for eligible community projects. By supporting social connection, youth participation, arts and culture, inclusion, volunteering, and community resilience, the program helps local groups and individuals deliver activities that create clear benefits for communities across the Yarra Ranges. For more information, visit Yarra Ranges Shire Council.