Micro Grants Fund
The Micro Grants Fund is intended for proposals of under $10,000.
Council will endorse themes for the Micro Grant Fund each financial year. The following themes have been endorsed for 2026/27. For an application to be eligible it must align to ONE of these Themes:
- Connected & Inclusive Communities
Description: Fund activities that strengthen social connection and belonging, support inclusion, accessibility and participation, build community pride and identity, support volunteerism and community leadership, create safe, welcoming community experiences, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing. This includes facility upgrades or improvements where these contribute to inclusion, participation, and community wellbeing.
Example initiatives: Neighbourhood initiatives, inclusion initiatives, youth engagement, seniors’ connection programs, multicultural activities, community-led activation projects, volunteer development, facility upgrades such as ramps, accessible toilets, kitchen improvements, lighting upgrades, roof restoration, air conditioning improvements, and development application fee reimbursement.
- Local Leadership & Community Capacity
Description: Fund activities that strengthen community organisations, build local capability and leadership, improve governance and sustainability of groups, support collaborative partnerships, increase community participation in local issues.
Example initiatives: Committee training, governance capability, community leadership programs, partnership projects, shared resource initiatives, mentoring and skills development.
- Sustainable & Well-Cared-For Places
Description: Fund activities that improve local environmental outcomes, support practical sustainability initiatives, reduce waste, enhance public amenity, encourage stewardship of natural places, improve resilience and preparedness.
Example initiatives: Revegetation, waste reduction initiatives, recycling/reuse projects, clean-up activities, resilience preparedness, habitat restoration.
- Community Trust, Participation & Transparency
Description: Fund activities that improve civic participation, increase understanding of local issues, support respectful dialogue, strengthen community voice, improve access to information and participation.
Example initiatives: Civic participation projects, deliberative engagement pilots, community education initiatives, accessibility and information inclusion projects.
