Community Grants Panels - Community Representatives Expression of Interest (EOI) 2024-2026

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight 31 August 2025 (AEST).

IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Welcome to the City of Greater Dandenong's online service, powered by SmartyGrants. You may begin anywhere in this application form. Please ensure you save as you go.

Expressions of Interest are currently open and will close on Monday 26 February 2024. Click here to access the Terms of Reference.

Details about the City of Greater Dandenong Grants Program are available from the City of Greater Dandenong can be found on Council’s Community Funding webpage by clicking here.

For queries please contact us on 8571 1432 during business hours or email communitygrants@cgd.vic.gov.au and quote your application number.

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).

PLEASE NOTE: Once the application due date has passed, applications will not be reopened. 

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM

On every screen (page of the form) you will find a Form Navigation contents box, this links directly to every page of the application. Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.

You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.

SAVING YOUR DRAFT APPLICATION

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, press 'save' and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen, you will find a list of any applications you have started or submitted. You can reopen your draft application and start where you left off.

You can also download any application, whether draft or completed, as a PDF. Click on the 'Download' button located at the bottom of the last page of the application form.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

You will find a Review and Submit button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it.

Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed.

Once you have submitted your application, no further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.

When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then you should presume that your submission has NOT been submitted.

SPELL CHECK

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ACCESSING THE APPLICATION FORM

If your organisation requires support with accessing the application form, please contact the City of Greater Dandenong on 8571 1432 or email commgrants@cgd.vic.gov.au and we can discuss available options.