Responsive Grants May 2026

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This is a preview of the Responsive Grants Application Form 2026 V2 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Important information

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If you require assistance completing this form please contact your Family Services Worker, Community Care Worker, or the Community Grants Team.

Community Grants Team:
Telephone: 03 9243 1664
Email: communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Essential Reading

Before submitting this application form you must read the Responsive Community Grants Guidelines to check you are eligible, and have all the required documentation.

This will help you:

  • Confirm your eligibility
  • Select the right grant stream for you.  
I confirm that I have read the Responsive Community Grants Guidelines and that my application meets the eligibility criteria: * Required
Response required.

Assessment

How? 
All applications are assessed competitively, based on the criteria listed in the Responsive Community Grant Guidelines. Applications are assessed by Council officers. 

When?

  • Grant round closes: 2nd of each month
  • Assessment starts: From the next business day.

Your application will be assessed after the round closes on the 2nd. Early assessments are not possible. You will be notified of the outcome by email. Check the Key Dates section in the guidelines for more information.

  • We cannot fast-track applications, so please plan ahead.
  • Funding is limited and not all applications will be successful.
  • We cannot fund anything that’s already happened. Your project or activity must take place after you apply. If it has already started or finished, your application will not be eligible.