Whitehorse City Council Community Grants Program 2026

Deadline: May 03, 2026

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partially funded

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To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🏢 About Whitehorse City Council Community Grants Program

The Whitehorse Community Grants Program 2026 supports projects that foster inclusion, participation, and social connection. The program encourages:

Innovative ideas and pilot programs addressing emerging community needs.
Collaboration between organizations to create sustained community impact.
Support for festivals, events, small-scale projects, equipment purchases, and partnerships benefiting vulnerable and socially disadvantaged groups.

🎁 Benefits of Whitehorse City Council Community Grants Program

There are three types of community funding available:

1. Tiered Grants

These grants are offered annually and are tiered, meaning different funding amounts are available based on the type of project:

Tier 1 - Up to $3,000

Connection Grant: Activities that build inclusion, participation, and social connection in the local community.
Innovation Grant: New ideas, pilot programs, or creative approaches that respond to emerging needs.

Tier 2 - Up to $7,000

Collaboration Grant: Partnerships between organizations to deliver shared initiatives with sustained community impact.

Tier 3 - Up to $10,000

Festivals Grant: Community festivals and events that bring people together at scale.
Sustained Impact Grant: Larger initiatives that deliver measurable, long-term health and wellbeing outcomes.

2. Micro Funds - Up to $1,000

These grants support small community projects, activities, or equipment purchases. They are available three times a year and will remain open until funding for each round runs out.

Funding Rounds

Round 1: Open: 10 March 2026 | Close: 3 May 2026 | Funding received: September 2026
Round 2: Open: July 2026 | Close: Early September 2026 | Funding received: January 2027 (estimated)
Round 3: Open: November 2026 | Close: Early January 2027 | Funding received: May 2027 (estimated)

Funding: $40,000 each year for a maximum of 4 years (i.e., $160,000 maximum funding).
Focus: Responds directly to the needs of vulnerable and socially disadvantaged population groups.
Objective: Creates partnerships with organizations aiming to deliver long-term benefits for the community.

✅ Whitehorse City Council Community Grants Program Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Be a not-for-profit organization or incorporated association.
Apply through an auspice organization if not incorporated.
Demonstrate that the project benefits the Whitehorse community.
Show active involvement in the local area.
Maintain valid public liability insurance throughout the project.

📅 Application Date and Process

Deadline: 03 May 2026
Visit the official application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the Whitehorse City Council Community Grants Program.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This program is an excellent opportunity for organizations to make a meaningful impact in the Whitehorse community. Don't miss the chance to apply!

Benefits

Tiered grants up to $10,000 based on project type
Micro funds up to $1,000 available three times a year
Social and Wellbeing Partnership Grant of $40,000 each year for a maximum of 4 years

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