2025-2026 - Community Small Grants - Start Up

Before completing this application form, you should have read the relevant section of the Kingston Grants Program Guidelines.

Applications must be submitted by 31 May 2026 to be considered for funding in the 2025-2026 financial year. 

Community Small Grants - Start Up category. This one-off funding opportunity is designed to support the establishment of new community groups in Kingston, that reflect the diversity of our community. Each group is eligible to receive a start-up grant once only. Once your group is set up as an incorporated not-for-profit, you may be eligible to apply for other grant opportunities within the Kingston Grants Program.

Please quote the application number below for all enquiries:

This section of the application form is designed to help determine your eligibility for this grant stream.  It is important that you read and understand the Confirmation of Eligibility and acknowledge that you meet the criteria.

Organisations must:

• Be registering as not-for-profit and managed by a volunteer board/committee of management
• Be physically located within the City of Kingston geographical boundaries or if located outside the City of Kingston geographical boundaries, have a majority number of Kingston residents (e.g. more than 50% of active members or participants) or be able to demonstrate significant benefit to the Kingston community
• Submit a complete application, including attachments or other supporting information requested by Council
• Have set up a bank account in the group's name (ie: no personal bank accounts)
• Adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards (if applicable)

If you have any questions regarding these eligibility criteria, please contact the Community Grants team on 1300 653 356 or email community@kingston.vic.gov.au.