Community Grants
ABOUT THIS GRANT
The Community Grants program provides grants for community organisations and groups located in and/or directly benefiting residents within the Derwent Valley.
Projects eligible for funding could include:
- community projects
- health and wellbeing projects and initiatives
- environmental projects and initiatives
- asset purchases which will enhance the functions of the community group/organisation within the Derwent Valley
- initiatives that encourage wider use of/improving access to community facilities.
2026/2027 Grant Applications are NOW OPEN!
Applications Open: 1 September 2026
Applications Close: Midnight 11 October 2026
Download the Community Grant Guidelines
Download the Community Grants Application Form 2026
Download the Community Grants Policy
2025/26 COMMUNITY GRANT ROUND TWO RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to these organisations who received a community grant in the 2025/26 round:
- Derwent Valley Masonic Centre - Defibrillator $1,850.00
- Derwent Valley Men's Shed - Workshop Equipment $5,974.00
- New Norfolk Panthers Soccer Club - Asset purchase $1,500.00
- New Norfolk RSL Subbranch Inc. - Building Repairs and Asset Purchase $2,500.00
Grant Acquittals
Recipients of Grants are required to complete an acquittal form within 6 weeks of project completion.
Organisations or groups that have been successful in receiving a grant are unable to apply for another Community Grant until the acquittal form is completed and returned.
You can type directly into this form, or if preferred, print and complete the details by hand.