Applications for the Grants and Sponsorships Program are submitted through Council’s online grant management system, SmartyGrants.
Choose which Grant Stream is relevant for your circumstance. This link will open in a new window so you can continue to follow these steps.
Select a Grant Stream
Click on the "Start a submission" button. To apply, you will need to register with an email address and password. You should receive a confirmation email the first time you register.
When you click on the ‘Apply Here’ button you will be able to preview the application form. The first page of the application form contains more information on how to complete and submit your application.
You can also watch this step-by-step video that takes you through the process. Make sure you hit the submit button at the end of the online form. If you do not receive an email confirming your submission, please contact the Grants and Sponsorships team.
Council also provides access to the Murrindindi Shire Funding Finder for all community groups, local businesses, not-for-profits and individuals. The Funding Finder website provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities, as well as tips and videos to help you find and apply for grants.
Funding Finder
When you register on Funding Finder (for free!), you can select the types of grants you are interested in and you will receive personalised email alerts about potential grant opportunities that are relevant to you.