Each year the Brimbank Community Grants Program supports our community. The program provides financial support for projects that help achieve the strategic priorities of We Are Brimbank:

  • People
  • Places
  • Prosperity

You can read more about our goals for each of these priorities in the We Are Brimbank plan.

The current Community Grants Policy was endorsed in 2014. We are now reviewing and updating it for 2026. By updating the policy, we hope to:

  • Align our policy principles with community aspirations
  • Make community grant eligibility clearer
  • Support achieving the goals of We Are Brimbank
  • Apply best practice in the responsible use of public funds

We want the updated policy to deliver real benefits for the Brimbank community. That's why we need your help.

Do you think this draft policy will provide real and fair benefits for our community? Share your thoughts in the survey below!

Principles

Policy Principles

Council promotes equity, inclusion and meaningful participation for the Brimbank community.

Council ensures the grant application process is clear, easy to understand, simple to use, and accessible to people of all abilities.

Council funds initiatives that provide long-term benefits to the Brimbank Community.

Council manages public resources responsibly with open, ethical and transparent processes.

Council responds to changing community needs, priorities and demographics of our community.

Council is committed to complying with federal, state and local government laws and expectations related to running a community grants program.

Council ensures the grant process helps to build skills, resilience and leadership in the Brimbank community.

Council commits to a safe and respectful working environment, with zero tolerance for abuse towards Council staff.

Grant Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

We have updated the eligibility criteria, to be transparent and fair. The proposed criteria are listed below:

• Grant funding is only available for not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups. Unincorporated eligible individuals, groups and organisations can apply through an auspice arrangement.

• Applicants must hold Public Liability Insurance (PLI) throughout the funding period.

• Grant funded projects or events must take place in Brimbank and must primarily benefit Brimbank residents.

• Full eligibility criteria regarding who and what can be funded are reviewed and published annually in the Guidelines.

• All Brimbank Community Grants applications are checked for eligibility as part of assessment.

• Ineligible applicants, activities or itemised costs will not be considered for grant funding.

Documents

Feedback

We want to know your thoughts. Complete the survey below to help us refine our draft Community Grants Policy.