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City of Melbourne is now accepting applications for its Connected Neighborhood Small Grants 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Connected Neighbourhoods Small Grants program is an initiative of the City of Melbourne designed to support grassroots, community-led activities that build stronger, more inclusive neighbourhoods.The program focuses on empowering local people to identify and respond to community needs, improve access and participation, and foster meaningful connections among residents. It supports small, flexible initiatives that create tangible community development outcomes at the neighbourhood and suburb level.
Grant amount: Any value up to $2,000
Funding type: Small, flexible grants
Application limit: One application per applicant per year
The funding is designed to be accessible and responsive, supporting small-scale actions that can make a meaningful local impact.
The Connected Neighbourhoods Small Grants are open to a broad range of applicants, including:
Not-for-profit constituted bodies
Schools
Community leaders
Individual community members supported by their community
Body Corporate or Owners Corporation representatives (meeting eligibility requirements)
Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility criteria and demonstrate a clear connection to the local community.
Apply for City of Melbourne Connected Neighborhood Small Grants
