Community grants of $500 to $5,000 are still available to support communities impacted by the 2019-2020 Summer Bushfires. The grants are to support community groups, joint organisations and not-for-profit groups to undertake projects that enhance social recovery and preparedness activities. Projects should be community-led events or programs for grass-roots activities that contribute to community recovery and/or resilience including projects that support community wellbeing.
Activities that would be considered are community events or celebrations or events that aim to create or enhance community connections; involve creative arts or physical activities; mental health initiatives; or connection to the land or environment.