Micro Grants - Round 1 - 2025/26
Total Allocated Budget 2025/26 - $100,500
Round 1 Allocated Budget $50,250
The Micro Grants Fund is intended for lower risk and lower cost proposals of up to $10,000 excluding GST. The Micro Grants Fund supports local projects and initiatives for a community purpose that provide a demonstrated benefit.
These funding themes align to Councils Community Development Strategy which aim to strengthen and enhance the health and wellbeing of the region:
Capacity - The Capacity theme aims to foster community led collaboration and partnerships, initiatives, programs and projects that help communities develop their own solutions and build the skills, knowledge, and capacity of organisation members;
Place - The Place theme aims to foster the development of accessible, fulfilling, and engaging places and spaces for community through initiatives, projects and activities that activate Council controlled or community owned and operated facilities, parks, and open spaces;
Connect - The Connect theme aims to foster community led initiatives and projects that strengthen relationships, community connection, civic participation and understanding across the community;
Wellbeing - The Wellbeing theme aims to foster healthy, safe, and supported communities through the delivery of community led partnerships, programs, activities, and resources that promote healthy lifestyles, positive wellbeing, and safe communities; and
Planning - The Planning theme Aims to foster and support the development of programs, plans and strategies that strengthen the community’s ability to deliver well planned and sustainable organisations, facilities, and activities across the region.