From 11:59pm Thursday 10 June restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, including the Mornington Peninsula, will ease. The five reasons to leave home will no longer apply and the 10km limit will be increased to 25km.
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Find a full list of all funding opportunities provided by state, federal and philanthropic grant programs all in one place, including all COVID-19 funding support.
We offer a range of grants to support our communities, and are committed to working in partnership with our community stakeholders to nurture and develop a strong sense of community.
Climate Action Grants up to $10,000 are available for community projects that help reach the targets outlined in the Shire’s Climate Emergency Plan.
Organisations can apply for between $1000 and $5000 of funding to support projects and activities that help phase out single-use plastics and reduce the impacts of litter on our bays, foreshore, parks, and reserves.
To build capacity and resilience of organisations/groups, creative groups and individual artists through activities or initiatives that respond to the impact of COVID-19.
To provide assistance for activities that improve health and wellbeing through community connection, collaboration, innovation, artistic intention and social inclusion.
To support initiatives by local business associations and fund innovative projects and activities to boost economic community led Covid-19 recovery
To support biolink projects in 2020-2021 the Shire is seeking applications for projects aligned with the objectives and actions of the Mornington Peninsula Biodiversity Conservation Plan
Our Flexi Grants recognise that some community groups just need a small helping hand.
Grants for non-profit community organisations for general grants to assist with projects which benefit the Mornington Peninsula community.
Community groups interested in initiating arts and cultural activities and programs with public outcomes are invited to apply for funding.
Strategic community grant funds, up to a maximum of $2,000, have been allocated to assist community groups and organisations with the purchase of a defibrillator.
This fund was established to provide one-off emergency assistance to individuals and families on the Mornington Peninsula in a time of crisis.
These grants provide financial assistance to young people who are representing their sport or field of expertise in national or international competition.
We fund a small grants program each year to assist owners of heritage places to carry out heritage conservation projects.
We invite applications from non-profit community organisations for general grants to assist with projects which benefit the Mornington Peninsula community.
Established to support and distribute funds to community organisations and charities across the peninsula, under the umbrella of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.
This page provides an overview of funding opportunities offered by funding bodies other than the Shire
Community groups and organisations can apply for event funding to assist with the delivery of events that benefit our local community.
Learn about the Australian honours system, including the Order of Australia Medal, and how to nominate.