Applications now closed for North East Community Fund
Communities in Melbourne’s north east have another opportunity to benefit from a $10 million fund that is helping local groups and organisations during construction of the North East Link.
The third round of funding from the North East Community Fund is now closed. There will be more opportunities to apply for funding in 2025.
Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects and initiatives that benefit the local community, while partnerships of up to $100,000 are also available.
The types of programs that can be supported range from art exhibitions, sports club open days, initiatives to increase local participation, and community centre upgrades.
Over 100 projects and initiatives have been funded through the first 2 rounds of funding, including accessibility upgrades, play equipment for toy libraries, gardening workshops, a Watsonia Family Fun Day, cultural camps, upgrades of shared outdoor spaces and scout hall improvements.
Proposed projects must fit into one of the following North East Community Fund categories:
- Celebrating: Up to $20,000 for festivals, events, and installations that bring local people together.
- Connecting: Up to $10,000 for a one-off initiative that aims to improve community connectedness and participation.
- Transforming: Up to $75,000 for improvements to local community, sporting and recreation facilities and local environments.
- Partnerships: Up to $100,000 for large-scale partnerships where wide-reaching community benefits or a significant lasting outcome can be demonstrated.
Grant writing workshops will also be available to help people with applications.
Applications now closed.
Important dates
| Application period | 30 July to 3pm, Tuesday 10 September 2024 |
| Assessment period | September and October 2024 |
| Awarding of grants & advice to recipients | November 2024 |
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