Local Impact Business Grants
Council is launching a new grant program to support local businesses, business groups, farmer networks and community organisations working with business.
These grants fund small, practical projects that create lasting improvements for local businesses and help build a stronger, fairer and more sustainable economy across Mount Alexander Shire.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for projects delivered between February and June 2026.
Projects must address at least one of the following Wellbeing Impact areas:
Community Wealth Building – keeping skills, jobs and value local
• Inclusion and Equity – making it easier for more people to take part in business life
• Health and Wellbeing – supporting connection, safety and wellbeing
• Environment and Country – reducing environmental harm and caring for Country
• Place and Infrastructure – strengthening local precincts and shared spaces
Projects must be delivered in, and for the benefit of, Mount Alexander Shire.
Who can apply?
• Individual businesses
• Groups of businesses working together
• Business associations, trader groups or precinct collectives
• Farmer or producer networks
• Community organisations working in direct partnership with businesses.