We value the work of community groups and organisations and are committed to supporting your important activities in arts and culture, sport and recreation, community events, strengthening initiatives, and environmental efforts.
2025/26 Community Grants Program
Community groups and organisation provide vital services and support to Alpine Shire residents. We are committed to supporting these valuable activities through the Community Grants Program.
Our annual Community Grants Program opens for applications in May each year. All community groups and organisations are encouraged to apply for funding.
All applications are strongly advised to read the Community Grants Program Guidelines using the links below and ensure they meet the eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application.
Applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants using the link below.
SmartyGrants provides a Help Guide for Applications and Applicant FAQs on their website. Information provided includes how to set up a SmartyGrants account, how to navigate the application form, and general troubleshooting topics.
The 2025/26 Community Grants Program is now open! Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 16 June 2025.
Congratulations to the community groups and organisations who received funding through our 2024/25 Community Grant Program! These include (in alphabetical order):
- Alpine Multi Skill Group – Community workshops $4,500
- Bright Croquet Club Inc. – Celebrating 120 years of croquet in Bright $2,030
- Bright District U3A Inc. – Enabling bridge in Bright $5,300
- Bright Food Co-op Ltd. – Enabling community access to fresh local produce $4,095
- Bright P-12 College – Bright P-12 Greenhouse $10,347
- Bright Tennis Club Inc. – Pickleball courts $9,600
- Dederang Bowls Club Inc. – Upgrading lighting for bowls green $7,260
- Gundowring Hall & Reserve Committee of Management – Outdoor fire pit and trees $4,000
- Harrietville Hall Committee of Management – Oven and rangehood $4,971
- Myrtleford Golf Club Inc. – Enhancing club rooms $3,787
- Ovens Valley Canine Club – Renewing training equipment $1,470
- Ovens Valley United Cricket Club Inc. – New wicket and carpet for Memorial Oval $8,957
- Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc. – Building Resilience in the Alpine Shire: A community resource website $2,013
- Tawonga & District Community Association – Realising the ABP Tawonga: Improvements in Tawonga Pioneer Memorial Park $9,380
Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program
The Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program aimed to support communities of the Kiewa Valley affected by the October 2022 flood and landslip event to achieve recovery outcomes and plan for a more flood-resilient future.
The Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program is now closed. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
This funding opportunity acknowledged the significant impact that the Bogong High Plains Road landslip in October 2022 had on communities throughout the Kiewa Valley. While recovery can look different for every individual, we know that community-led initiatives can have great benefits for most people.
This grants program has given community groups, businesses and not-for-profits the chance to determine their priorities and highlight their needs.
The full list of recipients for the Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program includes (in alphabetical order):
- Alpine Valleys Dairy Inc. – Dare to Dairy Dinner $4,310
- Dederang Picnic Race Club – Upgrading public toilets $10,000
- Mount Beauty Art Group Inc. – Hiring Mount Beauty Community Centre and installing picture rails $4,767
- Mount Beauty Art Group Inc. – Art workshops $2,711
- Mount Beauty United Cricket Club – Gala day $3,221
- Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Inc. – Community lunches $5,750
- Tawonga & District Community Association – Celebrating 180 years of Tawonga and District $9,900
- West Peak Pty Ltd t/a Mountain Monk Brewers – Oktoberfest & Daschund Derby $10,000
Council extends its appreciation to all applicants who took the time to submit their proposals.
Other community grants and resources
Grant Guru | Grant Guru covers grants and funding sources for arts, sport, community services, environment, community infrastructure, multicultural projects, and much more.
Bendigo Bank | The Bright Community Bank and the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank offer various forms of sponsorship and donations to community and sporting clubs, schools, and groups in the local area.
Bendigo Bank Bright | Community Bank Bright’s Community Investment and Impact Strategy is driven by their overarching commitment to invest in the growth of a resilient, thriving, and sustainable community in Bright and surrounds.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal | The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) operate a number of grants programs to benefit Australia’s rural, regional, and remote communities.
Grants Victoria | Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses, and communities.
Into Our Hands Foundation | Into Our Hands Foundation was established after the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009. It is a community foundation that invests in projects and initiatives aimed at building the capacity, strength, cohesiveness, and wellbeing of the many smaller communities within the Alpine and Indigo Shires and City of Wangaratta. Special emphasis is given to projects and initiatives within the communities of Barwidgee Creek, Bruarong, Dederang, Gundowring, Kancoona, Mudgegonga, Murmungee, Rosewhite, Running Creek, and Stanley.
Our Community | Our Community provides advice, tools, resources, and training in relation to fundraising and grants for not-for-profit organisations and schools as well as businesses and individuals.
Sport and Recreation Victoria | Sport and Recreation Victoria provide a range of grants and funding to support sport and recreation in Victoria from local community clubs through to the elite level.
WAW Credit Union | WAW support groups within our community either via financial sponsorship agreements or through contributions of goods and services. Additionally, WAW support regional programs that deliver positive educational, medical, or safety outcomes to the community.
Business and industry grants and funding
Regional Development Victoria | Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria. RDV’s focus is on investment attraction, job creation, exports, creating stronger economies, communities, and infrastructure to create a strong and growing regional and rural Victoria.
Grants Victoria | Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses, and communities.
Business Victoria | If you are looking for financial support, advice, or education, and training programs to help you improve your business, the Victorian Government can assist you through a range of funding and support services.
Business.gov.au | Business.gov.au offers programs designed to help Australian businesses of all sizes and industries improve productivity and competitiveness, and create jobs.