Small Project Grants 2026-27

Before completing this application form, please read the Small Project Grant Guidelines and scoring matrix on Council’s website.

Small Project Grants support eligible not-for-profit community groups to deliver projects that:

• respond to a demonstrated community need
• are unlikely to be funded through another Council program
• benefit the Macedon Ranges community
• align with Council priorities

Applications are assessed against the weighted assessment criteria in this form. Eligibility does not guarantee funding.

Applicants are encouraged to speak with the Community Projects Officer before applying. This gives you an opportunity to discuss eligibility, receive feedback and strengthen your application before assessment.

If you have any questions, please call 0417 568 122 or email grants@mrsc.vic.gov.au.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below:

I confirm that the applicant organisation:

• has read and understands the Small Project Grant Guidelines
• has discussed the project with the Community Projects Officer before submitting
• is a not-for-profit community group, school, kindergarten or church
• is based in, or operates within, the Macedon Ranges Shire
• is incorporated, or is auspiced by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• has submitted no more than one Small Project Grant application this financial year
• does not owe any overdue acquittals or money to Macedon Ranges Shire Council
• has appropriate public liability insurance, or is auspiced by an organisation with appropriate insurance
• can demonstrate compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• is not an individual, political organisation, for-profit/commercial organisation or government agency
• is not seeking funding for a project that has already started, is recurrent, or has been completed
• is not seeking funding for core business or operational costs such as salaries for ongoing positions, rent, insurance, utilities, debts or an annual general meeting
• is not seeking funding for capital works, infrastructure works, facility maintenance or capital expenditure
• is not seeking funding for activities that promote, involve or are directly associated with gambling