Enables the purchase of small equipment to support the operation of community organisations, enabling them to deliver services, programs and initiatives that are aligned with the Whitehorse 2040 Community Vision. For further information, read the Small Equipment Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 115.49KB).

This grant provides organisations the opportunity to test new initiatives, programs or services. It provides an opportunity for organisations to respond to emerging community needs and trends. For further information, read the Seed Funding Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 205.25KB).

This grant focuses on the delivery of arts and culture initiatives including festivals, art classes, performances and events. For further information, read the Creativity Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 174.18KB).

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Artists in School Program

This grant provides funding to schools to assist with the employment of a professional artist or curator to work within the school on a specific Artistic project. For further information, read the Community Grant Fact Sheet - Artist in Schools - 2024 ( PDF 272.74KB).

Activation Booster Grant (Up to $1,000)

This grant provides an opportunity for community groups to host and deliver community engagement events in one of Whitehorse’s 6 dedicated ‘Activation Pods’. For further information, read the Activation Booster Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 203.66KB).

This grant seeks to foster social inclusion and increase the participation of diverse communities across Whitehorse. For further information, read the Diversity and Inclusion Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 145.86KB).

This grant will support organisations to improve their sustainability practices and / or promote sustainability in the community. For further information, read the Environment Sustainability Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 128.29KB).

This grant focuses on improving the overall health and wellbeing of the community through a range of initiatives. For example: healthy eating programs, active participation, mental health initiatives, supporting volunteers and vulnerable groups etc. For further information, read the Health and Wellbeing Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 137.13KB).

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Whitehorse Education Assistance Grant (Up to $400 per student)

This grant supports families experiencing financial hardship and their young people (aged 10 – 25) to remain engaged in education and training. For further information read the Community Grants Fact Sheet - Whitehorse Education Grant - 2024 ( PDF 189.31KB).

This grant focuses on programs, services and initiatives that support positive ageing in the community. For example: initiatives to tackle ageism, social inclusion and digital inclusion. For further information, read the Positive Ageing Participation Grant Fact Sheet ( PDF 125.48KB).

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Whitehorse Seniors Participation Grant (Up to $1,000)

This grant supports seniors’ groups within the City of Whitehorse to provide participation opportunities that support the health and wellbeing of their members. For further information read the Community Grants Fact Sheet - Seniors Participation Grant ( PDF 117.92KB).

Intergenerational Grant: (Up to $1,000)

This grant supports activities to foster connections between generations, celebrate the valuable contribution of older people, and improve the health and wellbeing of older people in the community. For further information read the Community Grants Fact Sheet - Intergenerational Grant -2024 ( PDF 144.57KB).

The purpose of this grant is to support larger scale programs, services, projects initiatives or activities that will significantly benefit the Whitehorse community and deliver positive health outcomes for Whitehorse. For further information, read the Major Grants Fact Sheet ( PDF 167.53KB).

This grant funds a proportional discount in relation to the hall hire charges of Council owned and operated venues. It is determined within the available budget allocation. For further information, read the Discount Support Hall Hire Fact Sheet ( PDF 190.37KB).

This grant funds free tipping passes to dispose of waste through Council’s Recycling and Waste Centre. It is determined through demonstrated need and within the available budget allocation. For further information read the Community Grant Fact Sheet - Discount Support - Free Tipping 2024 ( PDF 162.59KB).