Applications for grants of up to $10,000 are now open for the City of Greater Bendigo's 2025/2026 Community Medium Grants category.
The Medium Grants category occurs two times a year in August and February and aims to support local groups to undertake projects that align with the objectives of the City's Council Plan or a Local Community Plan. Other grant categories of up to $2,000 include Small Community Grants and Community Group Essentials are available all year round.
City of Greater Bendigo Manager Community Partnerships Andie West said each year Council allocates approximately $850,000 through the Community Grants Program and its various grant categories.
"It's an important program and we want to see as many groups as possible accessing funding through the program," Ms West said.
"The Medium Grants category provides up to $10,000 to help community groups afford things that are essential for them to function and that support activities that will align with the aims of the Greater Bendigo's Council Plan 2025-2029 Mir wimbul or a local community plan.
"The Community Grants Program is fantastic for local groups as they would often not be able to undertake important activities that benefit our community without this funding."
To be considered for a community grant, applicants must be a registered legal entity such as an incorporated association. However, if you are informal group or individual your application can be submitted by an auspice organisation.
Before applying, groups should consider if there is a clear need for their activity, if there is community support for their activity and if they have the resources needed to deliver the activity. We recommend that groups make a time with a City Community Strengthening Officer to discuss their project.
Applications for the Medium Grants will close 3pm Wednesday August 27, 2025.
