Small Grants Program - May 2026

Before completing this application form, we highly recommend you read the Small Grants Program Guidelines 2026. Click here to view the Guidelines.

Copies of the Guidelines are also available from Council’s Customer Service Centres in Kerang and Cohuna.

The Guidelines will assist applicants to develop their application, and understand the process once applications are submitted.

Applicants can apply for funding for projects, programs, events and activities. Applicants may apply for multiple Small Grants in the one round.

Maximum amount per application is $5000. 

Following assessment of applications, those recommended for approval will be considered at a Council meeting. 

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It's crucial that you read through this checklist before progressing to ensure you are eligible to apply.

If you have any queries please contact Gannawarra Shire Council (Council) on 5450 9333 or email grants@gsc.vic.gov.au

Before applying for funding via the Gannawarra Small Grants program, please confirm that your organisation meets the following requirements:

• The organisation is a not-for-profit group
• The organisation has an ABN or Incorporation Certificate
• The organisation is based in the Gannawarra Shire or provides services that primarily benefit Gannawarra Shire residents
• If the Applicant is a school, the project will provide a clear benefit to the broader community, not just the school
• The Applicant does not have any outstanding Council grants that have not been acquitted
• If applying through an auspice organisation, the auspice organisation also meets these eligibility requirements

If your organisation does not meet all of the criteria listed above, please contact Council before submitting an application to discuss your eligibility. 

Please note, applicants who have current outstanding projects that have not been acquitted are ineligible to apply for any funding until their project acquittal has been received and approved by Council. This includes applications submitted with an auspice arrangement. If you are unsure if you're organisation/group has an outstanding project, please call Council on 5450 9333 and we can confirm. 

IMPORTANT

• Meeting the eligibility criteria is not a guarantee of funding. The decision made by Council is final.
• Successful funding through this program does not imply ongoing funding. Groups should always work towards a sustainable funding model for ongoing projects.
• Council will not be responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of an applicant’s anticipation of successful funding. 

Your project MUST meet the following three Essential Criteria to be eligible for funding

1. Project budget MUST be completed accurately and must include quotes or a detailed budget
2. Project MUST be delivered within the funding timelines - by 31 July 2027
3. Project MUST demonstrate that access and inclusion for different demographics (such as abilities, genders, cultural backgrounds and ages) have been considered

If you answered 'yes' to the three questions above, your project is ready to be considered for funding in the Gannawarra Small Grants Program. 

If any of the answers were 'no' and you need assistance, please contact Council's Community Partnerships team on 5450 9333 or email grants@gsc.vic.gov.au