Community Grants

These grants are up to $10,000 and aim to support that deliver significant outcomes for the community. Program Objectives and Priority Areas include:

• Healthy, Empowered and Connected Communities
• Safe, Inclusive and Resilient Communities
• Liveable, Vibrant and Thriving Communities
• Community-Led Planning
• Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience
• Digital Literacy Programs 

These grants are currently CLOSED.

Please read the Community Strengthening Guidelines(PDF, 59KB)  in conjunction with the Community Strengthening Grants Policy(PDF, 207KB) before applying.

These grants are available all year round for small, time-sensitive projects that provide immediate community benefit. Program Objectives and Priority Areas include:

• Healthy, Empowered and Connected Communities
• Safe, Inclusive and Resilient Communities
• Liveable, Vibrant and Thriving Communities
• Community-Led Planning
• Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience
• Digital Literacy Programs 
• Arts and Culture

These grants are now OPEN:

• Up to $1,000 - Apply Here
• Up to $5,000 - Apply Here      

Please read the Community Strengthening Guidelines(PDF, 59KB) in conjunction with the Community Strengthening Grants Policy(PDF, 207KB) before applying.

There are a lot of great funding opportunities out there, you will be able to more easily find and apply for grants with Goulburn Valley Funding Finder.

You can simply use the search engine to find available grants and filter grants by specifying location, industry and type of project.

Click here to view the full Media Release(PDF, 84KB) issued Tuesday 26 June 2018 that introduces Grant Guru to our shire. These grants provide funds that strengthen the involvement of community organisations by developing services, management of facilities, coordination of events and promotion of tourism and health in the community. 

The Recognition of Accomplishment Program provides financial support to Moira Shire residents participating in state, national, or international sporting, cultural, or leadership events. The program offers up to $300 per individual and $500 per team, with $2,000 allocated annually.

Please read  the Recognition of Accomplishment Funding Guidelines(PDF, 159KB)  in conjunction with the Recognition of Accomplishment Policy(PDF, 96KB)  before applying.

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Applications for the Moira Festive Funding Grant 2026 is now open.

Community organisations across Moira Shire are encouraged to apply for a grant from Council's Festive Fund.

The overall purpose of the grants program is to empower communities to take ownership of the presentation of their town during the festive season, to assist the community to come together and enjoy festive celebrations, and to celebrate and recognise other culturally significant days in our communities.

There are three components to the Moira Festive Fund. 

Up to $1,000 will be made available to organisations in small towns and up to $2,000 in the four major towns to decorate or run an event. 

There will also be up to $1,000 to celebrate a culturally significant day. 

This funding can be used in various ways including the purchase and installation of decorations; signage, banners and flags; hire of equipment; purchase of goods and services to hold an event; entertainment including music and lighting; promotions; and signage. 

It is important to note there will only be one successful application per component, per town. 

Please read grant guidelines prior to applying.

Festive Funding Guidlines(PDF, 4MB)

Apply here

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Moira Shire Council’s primary commitment is to support established community arts organisations through multi-year triennial funding (stream 1), providing the stability needed to deliver ongoing, place-based programs. Where funding remains available following triennial commitments, an project-based stream (stream 2) provides equitable access for a broader range of community groups, projects and activities.

A total of $120,000 per annum is anticipated to be available subject to annual budget considerations across both streams, with a commitment to where possible achieving an equitable distribution of funding across the Shire including:

• Cobram and District

• Nathalia and District

• Numurkah and District

• Yarrawonga and District

Arts and Culture Grants Guidelines(PDF, 544KB)