2027 Annual Grants

This is a preview of the 2027 Annual Grants Application Form form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 9:00AM 1 June 2026 (AEST)

ELIGIBILITY

* indicates a required field.

Online applications close Monday 13 July 2026 at 3pm. Late applications will not be considered.

If you would like help with this application, please contact the Grants Team (grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or 1300 368 333) or the Council Officers listed below.

When preparing your application ensure you: (Not Applicable)

Read the 2027 Annual Grant Guide for the funding stream relevant to your application.
Check that you meet the eligibility requirements.
Speak with a relevant Council Officer.
Allow adequate time to obtain quotes for expenses over $750 and obtain letters of support.
Have appropriate type and level of insurance ($20 Million Public Liability) for this grant application.
Check you have acquitted all completed projects funded by Yarra Ranges Council.
Secure an auspice well in advance (for heritage researchers, artists and not-for-profit unincorporated community group).
Allow two weeks if you are requiring a quote for use of Council's venues and open spaces.
Allow adequate time to complete this application.

Funding Stream (Not Applicable)

There are three funding streams in the Annual Grants Program: Community Development, Arts & Heritage and Festivals and Events.

Which Annual Grant funding stream are you applying for? *

Response required.

Community Development

Arts & Heritage

Festivals & Events

Clear

Council Officer Contacts (Not Applicable)

Before you submit your application, you are required to discuss your project with a relevant Council Officer. You can email the relevant Officer (by clicking hyperlink below) or call 1300 368 333 if you’d prefer to discuss your application.

Arts & Culture - Renata Zimbarg
Festivals and Events - Melinda Ballard
Public Art - Yolande Pickett
Exhibitions - Kelly Toghill
Heritage - Sarah Sato
Community Development (Hills) - Janette Scott
Community Development (Urban) - Anne Tuke
Community Development (Upper Yarra) - Michael Goodrich
Community Development (Valley) - Kellie McPherson
Disability Inclusion - Amanda May or Jenna Hepburn
Community Mental Wellbeing - Rachael Giddens
Indigenous Cultural Development - Sam Piper
Early and Middle Years - Loren Hedger
Youth Development - Dudu Orman
Healthy & Active Ageing - Ellie Thompson or Melissa Mansfield
Sustainability & Environment - Chelsea McNab or Amanda Smith

Not sure who to contact? Reach out to the Grants Team grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au or call 1300 368 333.

Which Council Officer/s did you discuss your project idea with? *

This is an eligibility requirement.

Confirmation of Eligibility (Not Applicable)

I am/We are

- an incorporated not-for-profit community group/organisation with an ABN; OR
- an unincorporated not-for-profit community group/organisation, auspiced by an incorporated organisation; OR
- an individual artist/heritage researchers, (Arts & Heritage funding category only) auspiced by an incorporated organisation;
- located in (and/or supplies services to) Yarra Ranges.

The above statements are true and correct. *

Response required.

Yes

Clear

To continue with this application, all statements above must be true and correct.

Ineligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "The above statements are true and correct." on page 1

If you answered "No" to the above, you are ineligible for the Annual Grants Program. Please contact grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au to discuss if needed.

Your session is about to expire