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DREAM Individual Support Grant Program (Australia)

Issued by Latrobe City Council · via fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls

Published
24 Sept 2026
Closes
30 Jun 2027, 23:59 UTC
Reference
2026-27-dream-individual-support-grant-program-australia
Location
Australia
Sector
Water & Environment

Details

Deadline: 30-Jun-2027

The 2026/27 DREAM Individual Support Grant is a grant opportunity offered by Latrobe City Council for individuals in Australia. It supports projects and activities across areas including Sports & Recreation, Arts & Culture, Environment, Community Development, Leadership, Innovation, and Individuals. Applications close at midnight (end of day) 30 June 2027 (AEST). The 2026/27 DREAM Individual Support Grant is delivered through Latrobe City Council’s online grants platform. The opportunity is designed to provide small-scale grant support (under $1000) for individuals undertaking activities aligned with the council’s stated focus areas. The application is completed online using SmartyGrants, with guidance provided through the council’s published program guidelines. Details on what costs are eligible, whether there are co-contributions, and any restrictions on spending are not specified in the provided article text. Applicants should review the official guidelines linked on the application page. The provided article text does not include further eligibility requirements (such as residency rules, age limits, or organisational status). These details are expected to be in the official 2025 Community Grant Program Guidelines.pdf referenced on the application page.

The opportunity’s focus areas include:

The source does not list specific project types or activity categories beyond these focus areas. Applicants should confirm the exact activity expectations in the official guidelines. This grant is relevant for individuals seeking small, targeted funding (under $1000) to support initiatives that align with Latrobe City Council’s priority themes, including community and creative activities, environmental work, leadership, and innovation. Because the application is managed through SmartyGrants, applicants can prepare and submit their responses online using the form navigation and draft-saving features.

Deadline: Submissions close at midnight (end of day) 30 June 2027 (AEST).

Official contact for application questions (guidelines/deadlines/form support): What is the deadline for the 2026/27 DREAM Individual Support Grant? Who can apply for this grant? The opportunity is for individuals. Additional eligibility requirements are not specified in the provided article text and should be confirmed in the official guidelines. How much funding can an applicant receive? The grant size is less than $1000 (as stated in the verified editorial record). The source text does not specify a per-recipient maximum beyond that. Where do I apply? You apply through Latrobe City Council’s online grant application service powered by SmartyGrants. Can I save my application draft? Yes. The form saves as you navigate between pages, and you can also use “Save and Close” to pause and return later. What happens after I submit my application? After submission, you should see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted form attached. If you don’t receive confirmation, presume it was not submitted. Can I edit my application after submitting? No. Once submitted, no further editing or uploading of supporting documents is possible. Before you start your application, review the 2025 Community Grant Program Guidelines.pdf linked on the SmartyGrants page to confirm eligibility requirements and any activity or documentation expectations not included in the provided article text. Then complete the online form through SmartyGrants, save your progress regularly, and submit before 30 June 2027 (AEST).

Context for bidders

We hold 9 notices from Latrobe City Council, going back to September 20269 of them still open. They buy mostly in Sports, Recreation & Events, Transport & Logistics and Water & Environment. There are 41 open Water & Environment tenders in Australia. This one closes in 280 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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