Extraordinary Community Support Grant 2026/27

Fill Out
Now
This is a preview of the Extraordinary Community Support Grant | Application 2026/27 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Important information

* indicates a required field.

You must read the Extraordinary Community Grants Guidelines to check you are eligible and have all required documentation.

You must discuss your grant project with the Community Grants team before applying for an Extraordinary Community Support Grant. Contact the team on 9243 1664 or email communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

The Community Grants team can also put you in touch with Council officers from specialised areas to help support the development of your grant project.

If you have a disability and require assistance to complete this form, contact the Community Grants team to discuss support options. 

Our Extraordinary Community Support Grants support essential community service organisations to cover costs that are both urgent and unforeseen to enable the delivery of their services. It must be demonstrated why the project is unforeseen and urgent, including why it cannot be accommodated through ordinary council business or other grant rounds, such as through our Biannual Grants Program. 

Key definitions

  • Essential community service organisations: Refers specifically to not-for-profit organisations that provide critical material aid and/or welfare services and/or emergency assistance.
  • Unforeseen circumstances: An issue that could not be reasonably predicted or planned for in the course of normal operations. An issue that arises suddenly and unexpectedly. 
  • Urgent Circumstances: An issue that requires immediate action or attention that would otherwise result in a negative impact and cannot be addressed through ordinary Council business.
  • Ordinary Council business: Functions and services Council provides to the community through its normal operations, including the Biannual, Partnership and Responsive grant streams of the Community Grants Program, the Council Budget submission process, and in-kind support.

Who is eligible to apply?

  • Community service organisations operating in Moonee Valley that are registered as a not-for-profit entity.
  • Incorporated associations operating in Moonee Valley that are registered as a not-for-profit entity.
  • Registered charities operating in Moonee Valley.

What can you apply for?

  • Funds to address urgent or unforeseen circumstances that affect the operations of an essential community support service that cannot be accommodated in Council’s ordinary business.
  • Funding can be provided up to a maximum of $50,000 per application.

Requirements

  • Applicants must demonstrate why the project is unforeseen and urgent, including why it cannot wait for submission into the next Biannual Community Grants round.  
  • Applicants must demonstrate the situational need and why this reasonably cannot be accommodated through ordinary Council business.
  • Applicants who have received a Community Grant from Moonee Valley City Council in the previous 12 months are not eligible to apply.
  • Assessors will also consider any funding that has been provided by Council to the applicant over the past 5 years.

Mandatory attachments

  • Quotes for all budget items
  • Certificate of Incorporation for not-for-profit groups
  • Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency 
  • Most recent Profit & Loss statement if the applicant is a business or an incorporated group
  • Permits or plans for works for capital works or building improvements  
  • Letter from land owner for projects that involve capital works
  • Supporting documentation that may strengthen your application (e.g. letters of support, photos, maps, etc.)

How are applications assessed?

Applications are assessed competitively by Council Officers based on the assessment criteria outlined in the Extraordinary Community Support Grants Guidelines.

Summary of assessment criteria:

  • Need: Why the project is needed, important and justified. Responding to objectives and priorities of the funding category and MV2040.
  • Benefit: Demonstrated and measurable impact for local Moonee Valley community and intended participants, particularly communities of focus identified in MV2040. Use of local suppliers and collaborators.
  • Delivery: Skills and experience to deliver the project and sound financial management. Clear and accurate budget supported by quotes.

Applicant eligibility

You must read the Extraordinary Community Grants Guidelines and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria before you submit this application form.

To discuss your application and eligibility contact the Community Grants team on 9243 1664 or email communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

I confirm that I have read the Guidelines, spoken to a member of the Grants team and I understand that my application meets the eligibility criteria * Required
Response required.
If your application is deemed ineligible, it will not proceed for assessment.

Council Officer Contact

Application support

The Community Grants team can connect you with specialized Council Officers who can offer expert advise on your circumstances and ensure your application adheres to Council requirements. Council business areas include:

  • Arts, Culture and Place (Festivals and Events)
  • Economic Development (Businesses)
  • Family and Children Services
  • First Peoples
  • Sports and Recreation
  • Sustainability
  • Young, Inclusive and Ageing Communities (Disability support, Community wellbeing)

If your application involves permits or improvements to land/buildings, allow time to obtain these before the submission due date as permissions must be attached to your application.