Community Grants Program 2026-2027

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Community Grants 2026 - 2027

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Applicants: please note

The Rural City of Wangaratta Community Grants Program is a competitive program that provides grants up to $10,000.  Most successful applications are awarded between $1,000 and $6,000.

We want our community to feel connected, inspired and treated with respect. To have access to programs, services and infrastructure that help us lead fulfilled and healthy lives.

Objectives:

All applications must demonstrate alignment with one or more Council Plan objectives.  A strong, well‑evidenced alignment to one objective is considered equally as competitive as an application which shows weaker evidence across multiple objectives.

  • Provide access to services and programs that enable people to live healthy, active, and inspired lives
  • People feel connected and included in the community
  • Ensure services and spaces are safe, accessible, inclusive and welcoming to everyone in our community

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you qualify for this grant.

  • Before completing this application form, please read the Community Funding Program Guidelines 
  • Please read the Council Plan 2025-2029 
  • Closing date for applications: Monday 13 July at 3pm
  • Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
  • Applications must only be for projects between 31 September 2026 and 30 September 2027

For assistance or eligibility criteria contact: Rural City of Wangaratta, Community & Recreation team | Communitygrants@wangaratta.vic.gov.au | 03 5722 0888

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Tips for your application

Keep your answers concise and within the word limit
The Community Grants Program receives many applications, so keep responses clear, focused, and to the point to ensure key information is not overlooked. Draft answers in a separate document to track word counts. For hard copy applications, refine responses in advance to meet the word limit before completing the form.
 
Be specific about your project and its impact
Clearly explain your project, its purpose, key activities, and expected outcomes. Highlight the long-term impact and be specific about how the funding will be used to show it will be spent effectively.
 
Save a copy of your application
Keep a backup of your submission for future reference and in case of technical issues.
 
Include all relevant information
Include all essential details within the application form, as assessors may not review external links or attachments. Ensure your answers are complete, clear, and within the word limit.
 
Write persuasively and clearly
Explain who you are, the need for funding, and why your project matters. Use a clear, confident tone to show the impact of your work and the value of the grant.
 
Seek feedback before submitting
Have someone review your application to improve clarity, check for gaps or repetition, and correct errors.
 
Review all guidelines thoroughly
Check all requirements before submitting to ensure your application meets the criteria.

Confirmation of Eligibility

I confirm that as the applicant ...

I have read and understand the Community Funding Guidelines for the Community Grants Program for applicants.

To apply, organisations must:

  • I have read and understands the Community Grants Program guidelines for applicants
  • Be a not-for-profit organisation, as defined by the ATO, and is not an individual.
  • Be incorporated or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation for the purposes of this application.
  • Hold a bank account in the organisation or auspice name and demonstrate financial viability.
  • Hold $20M public liability insurance.
  • Have no outstanding acquittals or other debts with Council.
  • Is in (and/or supplies services to) The Rural City of Wangaratta.
  • Comply with relevant legislation (equal opportunity, freedom of information, privacy, accounting standards, etc.).
  • Submit a complete application with quotes, evidence of costs and supporting documents.      Failure to provide these required documents will result in the application being deemed ineligible.
  • Demonstrate ability to complete the project within required timeframes.
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