Overview
Melbourne Airport is committed to supporting its local communities
Our Community Giving Fund provides the chance for communities to apply for funding for projects that support community needs. The Fund is designed to help communities, arts, sports or service groups with any number of initiatives and projects.
These may include uniforms for sporting clubs, supplies for art exhibitions or community events, upgrades to a social enterprise or contributions to community kitchens, libraries or gardens.
Funding for this initiative comes directly from the proceeds of thousands of items left in our airport terminals that remain unclaimed and are auctioned off.
All projects that support groups with their local communities will be considered.
Applications to the Fund are open to communities surrounding Melbourne Airport, with up to $4,000 available for projects and initiatives. Details on how to apply can be found below.
General eligibility criteria
To apply, the organisation you are applying on behalf of must meet the following criteria:
- Sits within one of the local government areas highlighted in the map (below left)
- Does not owe any reports or money to Melbourne Airport from previous funding or grants (please note details of any outstanding reports or monies)
- Has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this funding application
- If applicable, please note if the organisation you are applying on behalf of has deductible gift recipient (DGR) or Tax Concession Charity (TCC) status or is auspices by an organisation with DGR & TCC status
Community Giving - Local Government Areas Map
Evaluation process
Community Giving Fund applications are evaluated and awarded every second month. Evaluation rounds will take place in January, March, May, July, September and November each year.
Our team will review applications in the first week of each evaluation month, and successful applicants will be notified in the second week of that month.
Please note that successful applicants should allow up to six weeks for payment to be processed. We encourage you to keep this timeframe in mind when planning your project.
Applications are welcome all year round.
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