Small Grants 2026/2027

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Eligibility

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Small Grants

The Small Grants aim to support new community groups or eligible individuals, those with emerging or unexpected needs outside of the annual grant timelines and other community priority needs.  

Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 to support small-scale projects or activities. Examples may include:  

  • Short series of community workshops such as arts, exercise, walking groups, community forum, get to know your neighbourhood activities such as BBQ in the park or at a community centre 
  • Setting up a new community group which may include recruiting new members, acquiring Public Liability Insurance and certificate of incorporation 
  • Small environmental or sustainability projects such as community gardening or clean-up activities 
  • Start of a youth engagement project which may include mentoring or a co-design activity 
  • Host a small-scale community celebration or cultural activity manageable within the grant amount. Larger events requiring formal permits may not be suitable for this grant funding stream 
  • Pop-up activities in community spaces or libraries. 

Brimbank City Council will accept Small Grant applications throughout the calendar year and will be assessed at the end of:

  • February
  • August
  • November

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

Privacy Statement

Council is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information it holds. Where personal opinions or information is collected, this information will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Information will not be disseminated outside Brimbank Council except in a disaggregated format whereby the original contributors will not be identifiable or where Brimbank Council is required by law to disclose such information.

To view our privacy statement, visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/privacy-policy 

Child Safe Standards Information

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   

Type of Application

Which of the following best describes your application? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Which of the following best describes your application?

Confirmation of Eligibility (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Which of the following best describes your application?" on page 1

The following questions are related to your eligibility. If you are not eligible, you will not be able to proceed with your application.

1. Are you a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated community group or individual applying under auspice? * Required
Response required.
2. Are you using an auspice? * Required
Response required.
Auspice organisations help individuals or small organisations who are not incorporated, or who do not have an ABN, to access grant funds. An auspice organisation must be a not-for-profit organisation, have an ABN and Public Liability Insurance. They accept legal and financial responsibility for the grant if successful. Applications can be submitted directly by groups being auspiced. However, the funding agreement for successful grants will be made between the auspice organisation and Council. The grant money will be paid directly to the auspice organisation. All applications through auspice organisations need to submit an Auspice Organisation Authorisation Form at the time of grant application.

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "2. Are you using an auspice?" on page 1
3. Does your group have Public Liability Insurance or plan to obtain Public Liability Insurance for the duration of the project? * Required
Response required.
If you answered No, you must apply under auspice arrangement, and complete the auspice section.
Provide your current or previous Public Liability Insurance
Must be a date. Provide your current or previous Public Liability Insurance expiry date
4. Does your group have an Australian Business Number (ABN)? * Required
Response required.
If you answered No, you must apply under auspice arrangement and complete the auspice section.
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
5. Will your project or activity be primarily based in Brimbank, and can you demonstrate that it will substantially benefit Brimbank residents? * Required
Response required.
6. Have you satisfactorily acquitted previous grants funded under the Brimbank Council’s Community Grants Program, where applicable? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for 6. Have you satisfactorily acquitted previous grants funded under the Brimbank Council’s Community Grants Program, where applicable?
Please note: Grant applicants previously funded under the Brimbank Community Grants or Brimbank Community Recovery Grants Program will only receive their grant after satisfactorily acquitting former grants. For clarification please contact the Community Grants Officer on 9249 4036 or email CommunityGrants@brimbank.vic.gov.au.

Eligibility (Establishment) (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Which of the following best describes your application?" on page 1
1) Are you a not-for-profit organisation or community group? * Required
Response required.
2) Is your new group established within the last 2 years? * Required
Response required.
3) Will your group be permanently based in Brimbank? * Required
Response required.
4) Does your group already have an Australian Business Number (ABN)? * Required
Response required.
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
5) Does your group already have Public Liability Insurance? * Required
Response required.

7. Subject Matter Expert Officer (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "1. Are you a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated community group or individual applying under auspice?" on page 1
  • "3. Does your group have Public Liability Insurance or plan to obtain Public Liability Insurance for the duration of the project?" on page 1
  • "4. Does your group have an Australian Business Number (ABN)?" on page 1
  • "5. Will your project or activity be primarily based in Brimbank, and can you demonstrate that it will substantially benefit Brimbank residents?" on page 1
  • "2) Is your new group established within the last 2 years?" on page 1
  • "3) Will your group be permanently based in Brimbank?" on page 1

Please note:

It is strongly encouraged that you speak with a Subject Matter Expert Officer before submitting your application. The officers will be able to advise you on what to include in your application and assist with identifying potential partners, if needed.

Find the List of Subject Matter Expert Officers here or via the Council website  https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants

Have you spoken with a Subject Matter Expert before applying for this grant? * Required
Response required.

8. Conflict of Interest Declaration

Are you a Council employee or a Councillor? * Required
Response required.
Do you have any conflicts of interests to declare? * Required
Response required.
Applicants must formally declare any personal or professional ties to Council staff or Councillors that could be perceived as a conflict of interest.

Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "1. Are you a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated community group or individual applying under auspice?" on page 1
  • "3. Does your group have Public Liability Insurance or plan to obtain Public Liability Insurance for the duration of the project?" on page 1
  • "4. Does your group have an Australian Business Number (ABN)?" on page 1
  • "5. Will your project or activity be primarily based in Brimbank, and can you demonstrate that it will substantially benefit Brimbank residents?" on page 1
  • "Are you a Council employee or a Councillor?" on page 1
  • "2) Is your new group established within the last 2 years?" on page 1
  • "3) Will your group be permanently based in Brimbank?" on page 1

You are not eligible to apply for a community grant as you have selected one of the following:

  • You are not a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated community group or individual applying under auspice
  • You do not plan to have Public Liability Insurance for the duration of the project or activity
  • You do not have an ABN
  • Your project or activity is not primarily based in Brimbank and will not substantially benefit Brimbank residents
  • You have not satisfactorily acquitted previous grants funded under the the Community Grants Program
  • You are a Council comployee or a Councillor

Do not proceed with the application.