Have you read the Community Grants Program Guidelines?
- Read the Guidelines to ensure all eligibility criteria are met.
Have you reviewed the Wyndham 2040 Community Vision and/or Strategies relevant to your project?
- It is important to align your project with the Wyndham 2040 Community Vision, Council Plan, Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan and/or one of Wyndham City's Strategies. You can find them here.
- It is strongly recommended that you speak with a Council Officer connected with your projects themes before submitting an application. If you need assistance locating an appropriate Council Officer, contact Customer Service or the Grants Team.
Are you a Community Group that is not incorporated but needs to apply for a grant to fund a project idea?
- You may be entitled to be auspiced. This would be a not-for-profit organisation who acts as a guarantor for your group.
- To find out about an Auspice visit the Community Resources & Support webpage.
Have you gathered all supporting documents to attach to this application?
- Supporting documents may be required for this application, make sure you have them attached before pressing the submit button
- Examples of supporting documents: Project Plan; Letter of Support from Auspice Organisation; Letters of Support; Certificate of Insurance (mandatory); Certificate of Incorporation(mandatory); etc
How to navigate and complete this grant application form in SmartyGrants:
Have you already submitted an application for this Grant Round?
- Please note only one application per grant round, per financial year is permitted (Medium/Large Grants).
- Small Grants - Please note only one application per month, maximum of three applications per financial year is permitted (case by case basis assessed based on identified needs of the community).
Are you having trouble completing the application?
- If you need support with your grant application Wyndham City's Grants Team is here to help. Please call 1300 023 411 or email funding@wyndham.vic.gov.au
How do you find out about other Wyndham Grants Opportunities?
- Sign up to Wyndham City's Grants and Volunteers eNewsletter here
If funded you will be required to complete a Final Report at the end of your project and financially acquit the funding received. You must retain and present all receipts and paid invoices must be accompanied by a receipt or corresponding bank statement evidence.
HINT: Please ensure that you save this application regularly to avoid losing data.