Social Support Grants, Round 2 2025/26

This is a preview of the Social Support Grants, Round 2 2025/26 form. You will be able to start a submission when the round opens at 9:00AM 30 January 2026 (AEDT)
 

Important Information

* indicates a required field.

Before completing this application you must read the 'Social Support' section of the Biannual Community Grants Guidelines to check you are eligible and have all required documentation.

Please contact the Community Grants team on 9243 1664 or email communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au if you are seeking assistance to complete this form, or wish to discuss your project.

Funding Objectives

The Social Support grants stream provides operational support to small volunteer-run community groups that provide opportunities for social connections and share information with the community but have limited ability to raise funds.

Who is eligible for a Social Support grant?

Not-for-profit community groups and organisations that are:

  • Incorporated or supported by an auspice, and
  • based and/or delivering services within Moonee Valley.

To find out what Social Support funds can and cannot be used for, please read the Biannual Community Grants Guidelines before submitting this application. 

Confirmation of eligibility

I confirm that I have read the Biannual Community Grants Guidelines and my grant project meets the eligibility criteria * Required
Response required.
If your application is deemed ineligible, it will not proceed for assessment. To avoid an unsuccessful outcome we encourage you to contact the Community Grants Team if you have any questions about eligibility.

Previous funding of Social Support grants

Each applicant is only eligible to receive one(1) grant each financial year (July - June) across all Rounds and Streams.

If you received a grant from Moonee Valley City Council in the current financial year, you are not eligible to apply in this round.

Has your group received a Social Support Grant within the current financial year? * Required
 

If you answered 'yes', unfortunately your group is not eligible to receive a grant in this round. Please consider applying in the next biannual grants round.

Documents you will need to upload to this application

Towards the end of this application form will be asked to upload documents to support your application. Please prepare these for upload by scanning or taking clear photos. Make sure each file is clearly labelled before uploading. 

Attachments may include:

  • Quotes for all budget items (compulsory)
  • Certificate of Incorporation for not-for-profit groups
  • Most recent Profit and Loss statement (if the applicant is a business or an incorporated group).
  • Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency 
  • Letter of Support from Auspice if applicant is not incorporated or does not have an ABN
  • Supporting documentation that may strengthen your application (e.g. business or marketing plan for businesses, letters of support, photos, maps, project plan, case study etc.)

How are applications assessed?

Applications are assessed competitively by the Advisory Committee based on the assessment criteria outlined in the Biannual Community Grants Guidelines.

Summary of assessment criteria:

Need: Why the project is needed, important and justified.

Benefit: Demonstrated and measurable impact for local Moonee Valley community and intended participants, particularly target populations identified in MV2040. Use of local suppliers and collaborators.

Delivery: Well planned project with skills or potential to deliver the project (relative to the scale of the project). Clear and accurate budget supported by quotes where necessary.

Unfortunately, not all applications will be successful due to demand and a limited pool of funding available.