Monthly Grants – Not-For-Profit Business & Trader Groups (July 2026/27)

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Introductory Information & Eligibility

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Thank you for your interest in Council’s Monthly Grants Program.

Applications close on the last calendar day of each month. Applicants will be notified of outcomes approximately four weeks after the round closes.

Before completing the application form, applicants are required to read the Monthly Grants Program Guidelines. The Guidelines outline eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and other important information.

Do you have question about eligibility or require general guidance? Please contact the Grants Team.

If you would like assistance developing your project idea before submitting your application, please contact one of the relevant Council Officers below:

  • Arts & Culture - Renata Zimbarg
  • Youth Development Team - Youth Development Officers
  • Early Years - Early & Middle Years Development Officers
  • Community Development (Hills) - Janette Scott (Belgrave, South & Heights, Ferny Creek, Kallista, Kalorama, Macclesfield, Menzies Creek, Monbulk, Mount Dandenong, Narre Warren East, Olinda, Sassafras, Selby, Sherbrooke, Silvan, Tecoma, The Patch, Tremont, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey)
  • Community Development (Urban) - Santha Press (Chirnside Park, Kilsyth, Lilydale, Montrose, Mooroolbark, Mount Evelyn).
  • Community Development (Upper Yarra) - Michael Goodrich (Don Valley, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, McMahons Creek, Millgrove, Powelltown, Reefton, Seville, Three Bridges, Wandin, Warburton, Wesburn, Woori Yallock, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo)
  • Community Development (Valley) - Kellie McPherson (Badger Creek, Chum Creek, Coldstream, Dixons Creek, Gruyere, Healesville, Steels Creek, Yarra Glen)
I have read the Monthly Grant Program Guidelines. * Required
Have you/your group received a Monthly Grant this financial year? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Have you/your group received a Monthly Grant this financial year?" on page 1

Please note eligible community groups and individuals can apply from $250 up to $1500 per financial year for projects meeting the criteria and eligibility requirements. This may be a combination of in-kind and grant funding up to $1500 per financial year, or some groups may have more than one project funded across the year, up to $1500. This enables fair access across groups and organisations in Yarra Ranges. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Grants Team on 1300 368 333 / grants@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

Funding Category

Which category under the Monthly Grants Program are you applying for?
Important: This category is for not-for-profit business and trader groups only. Community organisations should apply under Connected & Vibrant Communities instead.

Not-for-Profit Business & Trader Group – Eligibility Criteria

To apply under the Not-for-Profit Business & Trader Group Grants category, applicants must be:

• A not-for-profit business or trader group.
• Located within the Yarra Ranges.

Examples include township trader groups, not-for-profit business associations and not-for-profit trader associations.
 
Important: This category is only for not-for-profit business and trader groups. Community groups, neighbourhood houses, sporting clubs, schools and other community organisations should apply under Connected & Vibrant Communities instead.
Are you a not-for-profit business or trader group located within the Yarra Ranges? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you a not-for-profit business or trader group located within the Yarra Ranges?" on page 1

Applicants for Not-for-profit Business & Trader Group Grants must be a not-for-profit business or trader group located within the Yarra Ranges. As you have indicated that you do not meet these requirements, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply under this category on this occasion.

Please review the Monthly Grants Program Guidelines to determine whether you may be eligible to apply under a different category.

I confirm that my project has not yet commenced and will not commence within eight weeks following the end of this month. * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "I confirm that my project has not yet commenced and will not commence within eight weeks following the end of this month." on page 1

Unfortunately, as your event has already taken place or is scheduled to commence within eight weeks following the close of this grant round, it is ineligible for funding in this round.

We understand this may be disappointing; however, we require a minimum of eight weeks’ notice to ensure funding can be provided in time for your event.

We encourage you to apply in future rounds. If you have any questions, please contact the Grants Team on 1300 368 333.