Connected Communities Grant Application 2026/2027

Connected Communities Grant Application 2026/27 Round 1

Applications Close: Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm
Please complete the following application to be considered for the 2026/27 Connected Communities Grants Program.

Please note: Before proceeding with your application, have you:

1) Read the Connected Communities Grants Guidelines

2) Prepared any Quotes/Information that the funds will be used for (quotes must specify the GST exclusive price)

3) Income and expense table to be completed in full and accurately

4) If you are holding an event, after submitting this form you will find a link to the 'Intention to Hold an Event' page. Please complete the form for your application to be considered (Social Communities Stream Only)

5) Additional information you may need to support your application

We suggest you collate any appropriate documents ready for upload prior to commencing, to avoid any issues with the online application.

*If you need to leave this document at any time before you have submitted the application, ensure you hit 'save' at the bottom of the page. This form does not save automatically.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Council will handle any personal information provided in this form in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014. Council’s privacy policy contains information about how to access your personal information and seek correction of such information; as well as how to complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how Council will deal with such a complaint.

For more information, please see Council’s Privacy Policy or contact the Community team on (03) 5391 4444. Your personal information will not be disclosed to any other party unless Council is required to do so by law, has gained your consent to do so or an information privacy principle exemption applies.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Thank you for your application and interest in the program. While your submission did not meet the assessment criteria on this occasion, we appreciate the time and effort invested and encourage you to seek feedback to support future applications.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesisate to contact our Community Team on (03) 5391 4444 or email community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Grant and Organisation Details
Organisation Name
Postal Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

TownState

Post Code
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Contact Email
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Category applying for:
Amount Applying for (excluding GST)
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Active Communities

This stream provides funding for sport and recreation initiatives that align with Council's Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Sports and Recreation Strategy and Fair Access Principles.
Project Description & Brief Summary of objectives/activities:
Explain how the project will increase participation and impact the community:
Explain how your project aligns with Council strategies (Example: Public Health and Wellbeing Plan, Sports and Recreation Strategy or the Fair Access Principles):

Explain how this project provides long-term benefit for the club and community?:
Explain how this project helps to deliver a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment at your club/organisation:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Rows	Response
Start date:
Milestone/Achievements during project:
Completion date:
Approvals required: (please list them and attach the document at the end)

Social Communities

This stream supports events and activities that bring people together.
Project Title:
Project Location:
Project Date:

MonthDayYear
Date
Project Description & Brief Summary of events and/or activities:
Explain how this project will increase participation and community connection. How many are expected to attend:
Explain how the project will celebrate community, culture and/or identity. (Why is this event important to the Hindmarsh community?):
Explain how your activity/event will be inclusive, accessible and safe:

Creative Communities

This stream supports arts and culture projects, programs or activities that celebrate creativity.
Project Description & Brief Summary of objectives/activities:
Example: Start date, milestones/achievements during projects, completion date.
Explain how your project/activity will engage the community and increase participation:
Provide any evidence of how your project/activity celebrate culture, identity and place:
Explain how your project/activity is innovative, accessible and inclusive:

Resourced Communities

This stream supports community groups that require resources to enable meaningful community activities.
Project Description & Brief Summary of objectives/activities:
Provide evidence of community benefit and impact:
Explain the need for this project and why it's important to your club/organisation:
Explain how your project/activity is accessible, inclusive and improves volunteer capacity and efficiency. (How will this resource make your volunteer's lives easier?):

Has your organisation previously applied for a grant from the Hindmarsh Shire Council?
If yes, please fill out the following:
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Budget

Financial and In-Kind Contributions.
Will funding be sought from other sources? (if yes, please show in templates below)
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au
Budget Template

The following Income/Expense Budget Template needs to be completed for your project.

Please ensure you include any financial contribution from the organisation, requested contribution from Hindmarsh Shire Council, any external funding, In-Kind/Volunteer labour, and any other income relevant to this project.

Your expense table should include every expense that the income is covering and both Income and Expense Total should equal the same amount.

NOTE: The expenditure amount on your quote and table below must exclude GST.

Total of Income:
$
Total of Expenses:
$
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au

Supporting Documents
Quotes:

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Other Supporting Documents:

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If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Community Development Team.
Ph: (03) 5391 4444, or email: community@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au
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Connected Communities Grant Application 2026/27 Round 1

Assessment Criteria

Grant and Organisation Details

Active Communities

Social Communities

Creative Communities

Resourced Communities

Budget

Supporting Documents