Community Capacity Building Grant 2025-2026 (Cash and In-kind)

Fill Out
Now
This is a preview of the 2025-2026 Community Capacity Building Grant form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

General information

* indicates a required field.

Council guidelines, priorities and plans

You must read the guidelines before commencing your online application. They can be found here.

The City of Stonnington has several key documents in which it articulates its strategic priorities to meet the needs of Stonnington residents. We encourage you to refer to them to formulate your project or program according to Council priorities and strategic objectives. 

All questions marked with an * are mandatory. If these fields are not completed, you will not be able to submit your application.

Sample answers can be found here. It is strongly recommended that you read through this before completing your application.

Please confirm that you have read and understood the City of Stonnington's Grant Guidelines. * Required
Response required.
This is to ensure you comply with the Annual Community Grant Guidelines set out and required by the City of Stonnington.

Important information

Before you start your application please note you will need supporting documents such as:

  • Certificate of Incorporation or evidence of legislative provisions for charitable purposes.
  • Current Certificate of currency - Public Liability Insurance. 
  • Current annual report or financial statement. 
  • Child Safe Policy if your project includes contact with children under 0-18.
  • Income and expenditure budget (a template can be found here)
  • Copies of quotations for minor equipment (up to $2,000).
  • Applicants under an auspice must attach a letter of approval from the auspice organisation. 
  • All applicants are encouraged to strengthen their financial sustainability through proactive strategies such as fundraising, annually reviewing membership fees and charges, grant seeking and donations, and implementing efficiency measures.
  • In-kind applicants:
    • Evidence of a booking confirmation, for the in-kind use of a Council owned venue and/or community bus.
    • Current group membership list, including names and postcodes. 

2. Regularly save your application by clicking the 'Save Progress' button which appears
at the top of your screen.

3. File upload allows applicants to upload one or more file attachments in their application.
The recommended size of a file must be no bigger than 5mb.