Before completing this application form please read the Medium Community Grants Program Guidelines. 

For certain projects, additional compliance with events, permits and insurances may be required. 

When you have completed your application form, please ensure you click SUBMIT at the end of the form. You will receive a confirmation email to confirm your application has been received.

The Community Development Funding Team are here to help. Schedule an appointment with a Community Development Funding Officer via the team Bookings page, or contact the team on (03) 8571 1432 or via commgrants@cgd.vic.gov.au.

All the best on behalf of the Community Development Funding Team!

I confirm that the applicant:

• Has read and understands the program guidelines.
• Is a not-for-profit incorporated association or similar incorporated legal entity, or be auspiced by another not-for-profit incorporated organisation or similar legal entity.
• Is based within, or provides services to, the residents of the Greater Dandenong City Council.
• Has complied with the conditions and reporting requirements of all previous grants and funding provided by the Greater Dandenong City Council.
• Will implement their proposal within the Medium Grants Program project period.
• If a school, will only be considered for activities that are outside of the school’s core responsibilities and are open to, and benefit, the wider community (core responsibilities include curriculum activities, school concerts, camps, inter-school sports, and similar regular activities undertaken by schools).
• If a government-affiliated local volunteer group providing a civic service (such as Country Fire Authority or Victorian State Emergency Services), will only be considered for community engagement and awareness raising activities beyond the scope of the Statutory Authority’s support.
• Will provide evidence of appropriate Public Liability Insurance if successful.