Senior Citizens Grant Program 2026

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Introductory Information

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Thank you for your interest in Council's Senior Citizens Grant Program!

Applications open on 1st June 2026 and closes 3pm on 13th July 2026.  Applicants should be notified of outcomes approximately four weeks after the round closes.  

Before completing this application form, applicants are required to read the Senior Citizens Grant Program Guidelines.  The Guidelines contain selection criteria and eligibility along with other useful information.  If you don't have a copy of the Guidelines, please contact seniors@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

I have read the Senior Citizen's Grant Program Guidelines. * Required
Have you/your group received any other grants from Council this financial year? * Required

Who can apply?

Yarra Ranges Senior Citizens Centres or Clubs previously funded by Council on behalf of the Victorian and Federal Government.

Grant applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

Important: Please review the eligibility criteria carefully. If you select “No” to any of the questions below, your club or centre is not eligible for this grant and your application may not proceed.
Was your Centre or Club previously funded by Council on behalf of the Victorian and/or Federal Government? * Required
Does your Senior Citizens Centre/ Club have a majority of members (90% or more) aged 60 years and over? * Required
Does your Senior Citizens Centre/Club have at least 15 financial members? * Required
Will your Senior Citizens Centre/Club deliver activities within Yarra Ranges at a suitable venue (not a private residence)? * Required
I confirm that my Senior Citizens Centre/Club meets ALL of the eligibility requirements listed above and is eligible to apply for this grant. * Required

Funding Details

The Senior Citizens Grant Program has three categories that centres and clubs can apply for.

  1. Category 1 -Senior Citizens Social Participation Grant ($1,500).
    • All eligible centres and clubs can apply for the Social Participation Grant 
  2. Category 2 - Senior Citizens Centre for facility management ($3,500).
    • Only for eligible Senior Citizens Centres who have overall management and responsibility for a Senior Citizens Centre..
  3. Category 3 - Senior Citizen Club for room hire (up to $3,500).
    • Only for eligible Senior Citizens Clubs for Room Hire for their regular meetings.

For Category 1 & 2, invoices/receipts are requires to be provided for each expense item that exceeds $500 (only for expense items requested as part of this grant). 

For Category 3, all room hire invoices/receipts  must be supplied at acquittal.

You may only apply for two categories.  Category 1 and/or category 2 or 3. You cannot apply for both category 2 and 3.

Note: The maximum grant allowance is $5,000 in any financial year.

Which category under the Senior Citizens Grants Program are you applying for?
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