2026-27 Annual Community Grants

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Section 1 - Before you begin

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Important update to our 2026 Small Grant round

The 2026 Small Grants round will not be offered this year due to the timing of the 2026 Annual Grants. If you are wanting to apply for small project or equipment up to $3,000 please use this form.

Speak with the relevant Council officer

Please speak to the relevant Council officer that best aligns with the Boroondara Community Plan aim before completing this application They will help you shape your application to give it the best chance of success. 

I have discussed my application with a City of Boroondara officer * Required
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Department

Contact person

Contact number

Community Grants team

Traci Alchin

9278 4753

Aim 1.1 Physical activity - Sport & Recreation

Chloe Cook

9278 4734

Aim 1.2 Health Wellbeing and social connection

Elanna Nolan

9278 4427

Aim 1.2: Health, wellbeing and social connection - volunteering

Tara Cantwell

9278 4550

Aim 1.3: Safety and resilience

Andrea Learbuch

Susanah Nicol

9278 4715

9278 4305

Aim 1.4: Lifelong learning - children and families

Lina Schoenknecht

0417 762 160

Aim 1.4: Lifelong learning- young people (10 - 25)

Ben Breslin

9278 4608

Aim 1.4 Lifelong learning - seniors

Deanna Boulos

9278 4769

Aim 1.4 Lifelong learning - neighbourhood houses

Georgia Lukas-Rotow

9278 4767

Aim 1.5: Arts and culture

Cassandra Meehan

9278 4770

Aim 1.6: Diversity and inclusion - cultural diversity

Melinda Brown

9278 4998

Aim 1.6: Diversity and inclusion - access and inclusion

Cassandra Chatwin-Smith

9278 4256

Aim 3.1: Tree canopy and biodiversity or,

Aim 3.4: Circular economy

Amaya De Silva

9278 4373

Aim 2.6: Local economy

Sonja Tomasovic

9278 7869

Aim 4.1: Reconciliation

Liz O’Loughlin

9278 4693

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "I have discussed my application with a City of Boroondara officer" on page 1

Please speak to the relevant Council officer that best aligns with the Boroondara Community Plan aim with your project before proceeding with your application.

Please read the 2026-27 Annual Community Grant Guidelines before completing this form

 

Required documentation and information to complete this application

To complete this application, you will require the following documents and information listed in the checklist below. * Required
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At least 7 choices must be selected. 
 

Without all the documents and information listed above, your application cannot proceed to the assessment stage.


Call a member of the Grants Team on 9278 4753 or 9278 4360 if you are having trouble getting any of the documents or information.

Tips for completing this application

  1. Review the application form and gather all required information and documents before submitting your application
  2. Enter your organisation's name as it appears on your ABN or Certificate of Incorporation 
  3. Upload ALL required supporting documents (such as Public Liability Insurance certificate of currency, financial report, letters of support).
  4. Please proofread your application before submission.
  5. Contact your Council officer if you have any questions about your project.
  6. Contact a grants team member if you require assistance completing this application form.