Deadline: 03-Mar-22
The Monash Council is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2022-23 Monash Community Grants Program (MCGP) to support community groups and organisations to deliver projects, activities and events to strengthen, enhance and benefit the Monash community.
The Monash Council is committed to supporting community activities, developing partnerships with local organisations, and empowering community groups and organisations.
Funding Categories
- Active Projects: Up to $2,000
- Arts & Cultural Projects: Up to $5,000
- Community Events: Up to $7,000
- Community Strengthening: Up to $20,000
- Hall Only: Up to $15,000
- Major Festivals: Not given
- Positive Ageing: Up to $5,000 per year
- Neighbourhood House: Up to $10,000 per year
- Specialist Services: Not given
Eligibility Criteria
- There are a number of factors which determine an applicant’s eligibility for funding through the MCGP.
- Some of these relate to the category and type of project that you are seeking funding for, but there are also essential eligibility criteria that ALL applicants must meet.
- Most importantly, all applicants must be a not-for profit incorporated association/organisation (or be auspiced by a not-for profit incorporated association/organisation) and must have a valid public liability insurance policy (minimum $20,000,000 coverage).
Who is not eligible to apply?
- Unincorporated organisations
- For-profit companies
- Individuals
- Organisations with outstanding MCGP documentation
- Organisations with debts to Council
- Community groups with access to significant cash reserves
- Groups that meet outside the City of Monash boundaries
- Groups that meet in a venue that has Electronic Gaming Machines
- Late submissions
For more information, visit https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/About-Us/Awards-Grants/Community-Grants-Program