Community assistance fund

Grants of up to $15,000 aimed at supporting community organisations to deliver services and activities that benefit the community.

There are four categories with different funding rations as follows:

Community assistance fund categories

Funding stream Up to $3,000 (project total cost) $3,001 and over maximum contribution from council is $15,000
Equipment No applicant contribution required $1: $1
Capital works No applicant contribution required $1: $1
Community strengthening No applicant contribution required $1: $1
Funded organisations program No applicant contribution required Not eligible

Round 1

Applications open Monday 25 August 2025 at 10am

Applications close Friday 19 September 2025 at 5pm

Round 2

Applications open February 2026

Applications close March 2026

View the guidelines for our community assistance fund program

To apply please follow this link to online grant portal - client portal (enquire.cloud)

Any organisation that has not already registered on this portal will need to login with an email address (preferably generic email for each club/organisation) and enter a password.

Please ensure you contact a community assistance fund program officer prior to applying on 1300 656 564 or cafs@moyne.vic.gov.au (This is a mandatory requirement)