Community Grants

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About the Community Grants Program

Maribyrnong City Council is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2025 Community Grants Program. Council endorsed the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel funding 21 projects totaling $257,883. Funded projects will be delivered across Maribyrnong over the course of 2026.

Download the list of funded projects(PDF, 410KB).

Applications for the 2026-27 Community Grants Program are scheduled to open July 2026.

Key Information

Past Funded Community Grant Applicants

Key Dates 2025

Important dates are:

 Applications Open
  Tuesday 8 July 2025
 Applications Close  Tuesday 19 August 2025, 4pm
 Successful Applications Announced  November 2025
 Projects Delivered  2026

Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions 2025

Community Grant Guidelines

Prior to commencing your Community Grant application we encourage all applicants to familiarise themselves with the Community Grant Guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions and answers to help with any questions.

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Sign up to our quarterly e-newsletter to stay informed about our Community Grants Program.

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More Information

For more information on Council's Community Grants Program, please contact our Community Grants Officer by phoning 9688 0223 or email us at grants@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

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We Have Been Called Many Things by Curatorial Ensemble. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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We Have Been Called Many Things by Curatorial Ensemble. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

We Have Been Called Many Things by Curatorial Ensemble. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop project by Community Bike Hub. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop project by Community Bike Hub. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop project by Community Bike Hub. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop project by Community Bike Hub. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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Westgate Concert Band rehearse as part of their Musical Outreach project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

Westgate Concert Band rehearse as part of their Musical Outreach project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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Westgate Concert Band rehearse as part of their Musical Outreach project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

Westgate Concert Band rehearse as part of their Musical Outreach project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2024-2025.

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Terrarium making workshop as part of Queer Social presented by Laneway Learning. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2023-2024.

Terrarium making workshop as part of Queer Social presented by Laneway Learning. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2023-2024.

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Participants create high fashion from second hand clothing as part of Rawcus Theatre's All The Rage project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2023-2024

Participants create high fashion from second hand clothing as part of Rawcus Theatre's All The Rage project. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2023-2024.

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A child participates in Playgroup Victoria program Playbuddies at West Footscray Neighbourhood House. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

A child participates in Playgroup Victoria program Playbuddies at West Footscray Neighbourhood House. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

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A child participates in Playgroup Victoria program Playbuddies at West Footscray Neighbourhood House. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

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Chef Stevie Thorpe at Living Museum of the West's Dreamtime Cooking project. This project was funded through Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

Chef Stevie Thorpe at Living Museum of the West's Dreamtime Cooking project. Funded through Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

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Singers participating in the Angliss Neighbourhood House Disability Choir rehearse. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

Singers participating in the Angliss Neighbourhood House Disability Choir rehearse. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2022-2023.

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Kate and Maria host Being Biracial Podcast. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

Kate and Maria host Being Biracial Podcast. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

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300 Blankets volunteers cook at Soul Kitchen Braybrook. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

300 Blankets volunteers cook at Soul Kitchen Braybrook. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

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Growing for Community project at Westgate Baptist Church. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

Growing for Community project at Westgate Baptist Church. This project was supported through the Maribyrnong City Council Community Grants Program 2021-2022.

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