Medium Grants 2026/2027

Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 to support community projects or festival/events that deliver clear, meaningful benefits to the Brimbank community. This category is designed for organisations, groups and individuals seeking to deliver community initiatives that create lasting positive impacts across Brimbank.  

Examples of community grants which could be applied under Medium Grants include: 

• A cultural festival or event celebrating one of Brimbank’s diverse communities, open to the broader public and attending audience of up to 5000 people 
• Series of workshops such as arts, exercise, health and wellbeing 
• Climate adaptation project such as solar panel or solar battery installation at a community venue as part of addressing the Climate Emergency 
• Inclusive sports program designed for people with a disability to encourage physical activity and wellbeing 
• Healthy cooking and nutrition program for families to address food security and building skills 
• Work with schools in Brimbank to implement an after-school program for young people to build leadership skills, communication skills and confidence.

Read the Brimbank Community Grants 2026/2027 Guidelines before you fill in this application. To access the guidelines visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants

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Brimbank Council is committed to being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to promoting and protecting the safety, rights and wellbeing of all children and young people. We believe every child and young person has the right to feel and be safe, valued and respected. 

Grant recipients who are working with children or young people or whose grant activity involves children or young people (directly or indirectly) have a responsibility to ensure that the organisation complies with current legislation and regulations related to Child Safety. This may include the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme and Working with Children Act 2005. Funded organisations are expected to demonstrate a commitment to best practice when working with children and young people.  

Council may request information and evidence in support of these requirements.  
For further information, visit the Child Safety Standards website or contact Council’s Child Safety and Wellbeing team childsafety@brimbank.vic.gov.au