Noemie Huttner-Koros
Democracy Repair Services play reading
Democracy Repair Services is a public play reading presented as part of the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale. The project uses storytelling to engage audiences in conversations about climate change, civic participation, and community action.
$1,500.00
Over 50s Friendship Group
The Over 50s Friendship Group provides regular social gatherings for older residents, reducing social isolation and promoting connection, wellbeing, and peer support.
Mange Management Inc
Protecting Yarra Ranges Wombats from the Suffering and Fatal Impact of Sarcoptic Mange
This project supports the treatment of wombats affected by sarcoptic mange through medication, volunteer training, and community education, improving wildlife welfare across the Yarra Ranges.
$750.00
The Probus Club of Lilydale Inc.
Celebrating 50 Years of Probus
Celebrating 50 Years of Probus is a community event recognising the contribution of Probus while promoting social connection and encouraging participation among local retirees.
MAMAS IN THE VALLEY
Mamas in the Valley
Mamas in the Valley is a peer support initiative providing regular gatherings for mothers and mothers-to-be, fostering connection, wellbeing, and community support.
$1,000.00
Olinda Mt Dandenong Community Group - Olinda Community Emergency Hub
Olinda Community Emergency Hub
The Olinda Community Emergency Hub strengthens local emergency preparedness by providing a safe gathering place where residents can access information, support, and essential services following emergencies.
Yarra River Keeper Association
Living Waters, Living Communities
Living Waters, Living Communities is a community workshop that connects residents with the Birrarung through cultural learning, environmental education, and activities that strengthen community resilience and participation.
Belgrave Tennis Club
Belgrave Tennis Club secure access
Belgrave Tennis Club seeks support to install a smart access system that improves security, safety, and management of community tennis facilities.
$500.00
Oscar Barrett
School Sports Australia Games 2026
Oscar Barrett, a student-athlete from Yarra Ranges, has been selected to represent Victoria in the 15 Years and Under Male Netball team at the 2026 National Championships.
$250.00
Belgrave Traders Association
Belgrave Lantern Parade
The Belgrave Lantern Parade is a long-running community celebration that brings together residents and visitors through lantern-making workshops, performances, and a public parade.
In Kind Waste Management
Yarra Valley ECOSS
Upgrading signages and safety at ECOSS Entrance
This project will upgrade entrance signage and lighting at ECOSS, improving accessibility, safety, and visitor experience for community members and organisations using the site.
Vibe The Light
Vibe the Light UV Workshops
Vibe the Light UV Workshops provide creative, inclusive opportunities for young people and families to explore artistic expression, build skills, and connect through hands-on activities.
Healesville Living and Learning Centre
Be Like Banksy Round 2
Be Like Banksy Round 2 is a youth street art project that supports creative expression, skill development, and community pride through the creation of public artworks.
Kalorama-Mt Dandenong Fire Brigade
After the Storm - Celebrating the local CFA and Community
After the Storm is a community event recognising the contributions of CFA volunteers and celebrating community resilience following the 2021 storm event.
Gladesville Primary School
Walert's Little Explorers
Walert's Little Explorers is a community play and learning program that supports preschool children and families through play-based learning, social connection, and inclusive participation.
Mt Evelyn Community House and Reading Room
Family STEM Lego Challenge
The Family STEM Lego Challenge is an interactive workshop that brings families together through creative LEGO-based activities that promote learning, teamwork, and community connection.
$1,200.00
Vaughn Inness
Youth Pathways Grant
The application from Vaughn Inness seeks funding to support employment opportunities.
$149.00
Max Dooley
Youth Pathways - Chainsaw Operation and Safety course
Max Dooley seeks support to strengthen employment pathways in environmental conservation and land management.
Belgrave Lake Park Cottage
BLPC Community Mud Kitchen & Creative Food Play Project
The BLPC Community Mud Kitchen Project will create an outdoor play space that encourages creativity, sensory play, and social connection for young children and families.
Rite Mentoring Inc
Mentoring young men
Rite Mentoring will deliver a structured mentoring program for young men, supporting positive relationships, personal development, and educational engagement.
Anchor Community Care
Youth Foyer block party
The Youth Foyer Block Party is a community event that supports young people experiencing disadvantage by fostering social connection, inclusion, and awareness of local support services.
Joshua Cleverley
2026 UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Josh will represent Australia in the 10-year boys category at the 2026 UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane competing against top riders from around the world.
Tribe Monbulk Youth Inc
Tribe Monbulk Youth Inc Engaged Teens Project
The Engaged Teens Project provides leadership, volunteering, mentoring, and creative opportunities that support young people to build skills, confidence, and community connections.
Bunny Film Production
Bunny Film Shoot
Bunny Film Shoot is a short film project exploring themes of identity, belonging, and lived experience. The project will support emerging creatives to develop skills while amplifying underrepresented voices in the community.
Seville Community House
Digital Access Upgrade: Supporting Community Connection
The Digital Access Upgrade Project will improve administrative capacity at Seville Community House through updated technology, supporting efficient program delivery, volunteer coordination, and community access to services.
$400.00
Grand Valley Spinners & Weavers Inc
Come and Try in July
Come and Try in July is a community craft event providing opportunities for residents to learn traditional fibre arts, connect with local makers, and participate in hands-on activities.
Hilltop Music Incorporated
Hilltop Music Festival
The Hilltop Music Festival is a community event showcasing local young musicians through live performances, while fostering community connection and participation in the arts.
Rishu Kapoor
Silent Stories- Part II (Solo Exhibition)
Silent Stories – Part II is a contemporary art exhibition celebrating storytelling across diverse cultures, focusing on narratives that often remain untold and unspoken. It will also explore identity and connection through mixed-media artworks and community workshops.
Seville Friendship Group
Growing Friendships
Growing Friendships is a community-led initiative reducing social isolation through affordable social activities that promote connection, inclusion, and long-term community participation.
Kelly Sullivan
I Can’t Believe I’m Still Protesting This
"I Can’t Believe I’m Still Protesting This" is a visual arts exhibition exploring ongoing social and political issues, complemented by community workshops that encourage dialogue and creative expression.
HODDLES CREEK CFA
Equipment for our Brigade
Hoddles Creek CFA seeks support to replace ageing torches, improving volunteer safety and operational effectiveness during emergency response activities.
Lilydale RSL Sub-branch
Book Launch
The Lilydale RSL Book Launch is a community event celebrating the publication of a local history book and promoting community engagement with veteran stories and experiences.
$950.00
Ms Sunderai Felich
The Spoken Word Stories Brought to Life
The Spoken Word Stories Brought to Life is a series of community storytelling events that encourage participation, connection, and the sharing of authentic lived experiences.
Warburton Online Inc.
Relocate facility
Warburton Online seeks support to relocate its services to a new community facility, ensuring continued access to digital resources and community programs.
Christopher James
Winter Wonder Ball
The Winter Wonder Ball is a community arts event bringing residents together through creative activities, entertainment, and community celebration. The project will also provide opportunities for local youth to be mentored.
Selby Folk Club
Getting Going in 2026
Getting Going in 2026 will support the delivery of live music events, helping maintain community participation and opportunities for local musicians during a challenging period.
Karen Rankin
Carer Support Art and Craft Group
The Carer Support Art and Craft Group provides unpaid carers with a welcoming space to connect, share experiences, and participate in facilitated creative activities.
EV Strengthening Communities
Falls prevention and mobility assistance equipment for community members in Yarra Ranges
The Falls Prevention and Mobility Assistance Equipment Project will purchase portable mobility aids to support safer transport for older people and residents with disabilities.
$719.40
Lellow
The Lellow project is a community arts and literature initiative featuring work by mothers from the Dandenong Ranges. The project will support the establishment of a website, creation of submission processes, and printing of initial publication issues for free local distribution.
Stable One Ltd
Stable One Education
Stable One Education will deliver training workshops for food relief volunteers, building skills and knowledge to better support vulnerable community members across the Yarra Ranges.
Supporting the Pantry: Volunteer Care and Supplies
Supporting the Pantry is a volunteer support initiative that helps maintain the ongoing operation of the Seville Community Pantry, ensuring community members can access food in a safe, welcoming, and dignified environment.
Melba Support services
Upcycles bike recycling program
The Upcycles Bike Recycling Program refurbishes donated bicycles with the support of young people and community members of all abilities, promoting skill development, sustainability, and community participation.
Healesville Interchurch Community Care Incorporated (HICCI)
Your Year To Volunteer Showcase
Your Year To Volunteer Showcase, hosted by HICCI, is a local response to the need for volunteers. It aims to connect residents with a wide range of volunteer opportunities and inspire participation and strengthen engagement across community sectors.
Kalorama Chestnut Festival
The Kalorama Chestnut Festival is a volunteer-run community event celebrating local culture. The project will deliver a day of food, entertainment, and activities that bring together residents and visitors.
In-Kind Waste Management
Selby Fire Brigade/CFA
Selby Fire Brigade 100 Year Celebration & Open Day
The Selby CFA Open Day – 100-Year Celebration is a community event marking 100 years of service by the Selby Fire Brigade. The project will bring residents together through displays, storytelling, and activities to celebrate local history and connection.
Palm Grove Preschool
Community library
The Palm Grove Preschool Community Library Project will establish a free public book exchange outside the kindergarten. The project promotes early literacy, sustainability, and community connection through a shared “take a book, leave a book” initiative available to the entire community.
$752.00
Montrose and District Mens Shed Inc
Replacement and safety upgrade of aging bandsaw machine
Men’s Shed Equipment Upgrade Project will replace ageing woodworking machinery with safer, more efficient equipment. The project supports ongoing member activities, community engagement, and improved safety outcomes.
The Association of Eastern Historical Societies Inc partnering with Mt Evelyn History Group Inc
Local History: thinking outside the archival box
The 2026 AEHS Conference is a regional event exploring new approaches to local history in a digital age. The project will bring together historical societies to share knowledge and strengthen community engagement.
LinC Yarra Valley
LinC Yarra Valley Supporters Tour 2026
The LinC Supporters Tour Event, presented by Linc Yarra Valley, is a community engagement initiative bringing together stakeholders to learn about and support local services. The project will strengthen partnerships and increase awareness of community programs.
Mountain Top Toy Library
Inclusive Play & Stay Sessions
The Mountain Top Toy Library Inclusive Play Sessions Project aims to deliver targeted play sessions for children with additional needs. The project will provide inclusive resources and environments to support participation and connection.
$700.00
Persephone Dupanloup
2026 Danish Jamboree
Persephone Dupanloup seeks funding to support costs associated with The Danish National Jamboree. Jointly organised by Denmark’s five Guide and Scout Associations, this major event presents a range of experiences, centred around the theme of "Connect & Include". The project promotes global engagement, cultural exchange, and youth development.
Foothills Community Care Inc.
Foothills Hub Volunteer Support
The Foothills Hub Volunteer Support Project provides essential resources for volunteers delivering food relief and community support services, helping maintain safe and effective operations for the local community.
Mount Evelyn Gardens and Arts Incorporated
Celebration to launch community inspired art installation in Mount Evelyn.
Mount Evelyn Gardens Community Celebration Event will be a public gathering to celebrate a local arts project. The project will feature performances, speeches, and displays to recognise contributions and strengthen community connection.
Healesville & District Community Foundation Ltd (trading as Yarra Valley Community Foundation)
Healesville & District Community Foundation - Official Launch
The Healesville & District Community Foundation's Official Launch is community event designed to introduce the Healesville & District Community Foundation to local stakeholders and residents, build awareness, and foster relationships and long-term community support.
Dandenong Ranges RSL Sub Branch Inc.
The Dandenong Ranges Anzac Day Commemorative Service
The Dandenong Ranges Anzac Day Commemorative Service will be a commemorative event including a dawn service and community gathering. It aims to bring together residents, schools, and local organisations to honour and remember those who served.
$675.00
Belgrave Survival Day Commitee
Belgrave Survival Day
Belgrave Survival Day is an all-ages community event held at Borthwick Park. It is a celebration of culture and connection, whilst increasing awareness of local spaces and supporting participation through performances, stalls, and activities.
Dandenong Ranges Horse and Pony Club
Installation of a Defibrillator
The Dandenong Ranges Horse and Pony Club seeks support to install a defibrillator at the Pony Club to improve safety and emergency preparedness for members and the wider community attending events.
Ashe Davenport
Treetypes Writing Group
Ashe Davenport's Treetypes Writing Group will be a free, in-person writing group providing a quiet and supportive space for local writers to connect, collaborate, and engage in creative practice.
$600.00
Community Gardens Australia
Annual VIC Community Growing Conference
Community Gardens Australia seek funding support for the Annual VIC Community Growing Conference. This is a one-day community growing conference featuring workshops, speakers, and networking opportunities to inspire and connect local growers and promote sustainable food practices.
Trek Learning Centre Ltd
Marketing materials- Ribbons of Green & Local Expo
Trek Learning Centre Ltd seek support for Marketing materials- Ribbons of Green & Local Expo. This project aims to support volunteer engagement and community outreach through branded materials and resources, improving visibility, accessibility, and participation in environmental initiatives.
Anders McDonald
'"A Gamut". A photographic exhibition.
A Gamut, presented by Anders McDonald, is a photographic exhibition exploring themes of identity and diversity. Anders invites audiences to reflect on complexity through a contemporary arts experience.
Celebrate Mooroolbark Inc
Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival
The application from Celebrate Mooroolbark is seeking In-Kind Waste Support for the Celebrate Mooroolbark Festival. This meets the Monthly Grants Criteria as the event creates opportunities for volunteerism and community connection.
Slater (Legal Name: Sienna) Withers-Burke
Working With Childrens Check.
Slater is seeking funding support for the renewal of a Working With Children Check to enable continued employment delivering LGBTQIA+ youth programs and safe community services.
$102.50
Yarra Junction Seniors Cards Group
Yarra Junction Cards Group 2026
The Yarra Junction Seniors Cards Group runs a weekly community cards group providing a welcoming space for people to connect, build friendships, and support one another, promoting social inclusion and wellbeing.
Healesville Festival Inc.
Studio to Stage Workshop Series
Healesville Festival Inc. seek funding support for a creative workshop series led by professional artists across various disciplines. The workshops aim to support skill development, creative expression, and community participation in the arts.
NFP Tech
Extending the Mapping App Product Trial for small non-profits in the Yarra Ranges region
NFP Tech wish to expand on their digital mapping tool, designed to help not-for-profits connect people with local services, improving access to support for vulnerable community members.
Exercise Thought Foundation Inc.
Happy Hearts Cardiac & Connection Program
The Happy Hearts Cardiac & Connection Program is a 12-week physiotherapist-led program supporting people with cardiac risk factors through exercise, education, and peer support, improving health and reducing social isolation.
Warby Weapons Basketball Club
Uniforms and Awards Night
The Warby Weapons Basketball Club Uniforms and Awards Night is a community event recognising volunteers, players, and club contributors while supporting community connection and celebrating participation in local sport.
Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group Inc.
Easter In Mooroolbark
The Mooroolbark Traders and Community Group (MTCG) is excited to deliver Easter in Mooroolbark in 2026, a family-friendly community event designed to attract shoppers to the Mooroolbark Shopping Precinct, increase foot traffic, and support local businesses during the Easter period.
Melbourne Chinese Arts & Theatre Inc.
Connecting the Chinese Community in Yarra Ranges
The Connecting the Chinese Community in Yarra Ranges project will be a series of creative and cultural activities, including readings, performances, and games, designed to bring together dispersed Chinese community members and foster inclusion, connection, and shared cultural experiences.
Savvy and Sassy Support
Savvy and Sassy
The Savvy and Sassy project is a free 5-week program supporting neurodivergent high school students through wellbeing activities, creative expression, and nature-based experiences, with opportunities to build confidence, connection, and pathways into community participation.
Montrose Township Group Inc.
Picnic in the Park - local talent showcase
Montrose Township Group’s Picnic in the Park – Local Talent Showcase is a free outdoor community event featuring local musicians and performers. The project will provide shared equipment and interactive activities to encourage participation, showcase local talent, and strengthen community connection.
$1,150.00
Emily Pincott
2026 Australian Athletics (Junior) Championships
Emily Pincott seeks support to participate in the 2026 Australian Athletics (Junior) Championships, representing the Yarra Ranges at a national sporting event.
Celtic Links Inc
Roving Ceili
Celtic Links Inc’s Roving Ceili is a series of free community events celebrating traditional Irish music and dance through live performances and guided participation. The project promotes cultural exchange, social connection, and community wellbeing.
CHIRNSIDE PARK PROBUS CLUB INC.
Chirnside Park Probus - Set up Project
Chirnside Park Probus Club’s Set Up Project will support the establishment of a new community club, enabling ongoing social, educational, and recreational activities for members.
Belgrave and Tecoma Township Group Inc
Belgrave Tecoma Township Group plays The Adaptation Game
The Adaptation Game is an interactive community workshop that explores climate change impacts and local resilience strategies, building awareness, practical knowledge, and community preparedness.
$1,090.00
Hollie Wallace
2026 Cheerleding World Championships
Hollie Wallace seeks funding to participate in the 2026 Cheerleading World Championships, representing Australia on the international stage. The project recognises sporting achievement and supports participation at elite level competition.
RMAG (Reefton Mcmahons Creek Action Group)
Community first aid
Reefton Mcmahons Creek Action Group’s Community First Aid project is a free training initiative delivered by St John Ambulance to provide essential first aid and emergency response skills. The project aims to build community safety, resilience, and preparedness.
$799.00
Ms Amanda Pickett
Cloud Time - Closing Event
Amanda Pickett’s Cloud Time – Closing Event is a creative showcase celebrating the outcomes of a collaborative artist residency. The project will present multidisciplinary works and provide opportunities for the community to engage with contemporary arts practice.
Sassafras and Ferny Creek Community Group
Easter Event
The Easter Event is a free community celebration featuring arts and crafts, music, and family activities that promote community connection and participation.
Belgrave Junior Football Club
Belgrave Community Event
Belgrave Junior Football Club’s Belgrave Community Event is a free community gathering centred around an outdoor movie night, complemented by additional activities. The project aims to bring people together, promote local groups, and strengthen community connection.
WHYLD Community Group Inc.
WHYLD Movies
WHYLD Community Group seek funding to run WHYLD Movies - a series of free monthly film screenings, including both evening and matinee sessions. The project aims to provide accessible entertainment and foster social connection within the local community.