Gardiner Foundation Community Development Grants  

Application Form 2026

Gardiner Foundation’s Community Development Grants invest in locally led projects that strengthen the social fabric of Victoria’s dairy communities.

Delivered in collaboration with regional community foundations, the program recognises the value of local insight and leadership in driving meaningful outcomes. In 2024, Gardiner partnered with the South West Community Foundation, Gippsland Community Foundation, Border Trust and Greater Shepparton Foundation to distribute $150,000 in grants to projects that foster connection, wellbeing and resilience.

Funding of up to $10,000 is available for initiatives that promote social interaction, enhance wellbeing, enable digital inclusion, and improve access and mobility.

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Organisation name:

ABN:

Not For Profit

YES NO

DGR 1

YES NO

ORGANISATION ADDRESS

Street:

City:

State:

Postcode:

Website:

N/A if not applicable

Contact person for this application

First name:

Last name:

Position title:

Mobile:

Email:

PROJECT

Project title:

Projects may be delivered over a maximum of 12 months, commencing no earlier than 
1 October 2026.

Anticipated start date:

Anticipated end date:

PROJECT DETAILS

Tell us about the makeup of your community. (maximum 300 words)

What are the community connection and wellbeing need/s in the community that this grant responds to? (maximum 200 words)

How do you intend to use this grant? (maximum 200 words)

How will this project strengthen existing connections and/or create new connections within the community?  (maximum 200 words)

PROJECT BUDGET DETAILS

Please complete the Budget template attached outlining total project income and expenditure (Note: total income should equal total expenditure).

To download the Budget Template, right click here Project Budget Template and click “Open link in a new tab” to download. 



Upload completed Project Budget document using 'Choose File' button below. 

SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Please include any relevant supporting documentation as applicable to your application.
Include copies of any documentation that demonstrates your organisations eligibility (Incorporation Certificate / ABN etc).

Upload supporting documents using the  'Choose File' button below (maximum 3 documents, Word, PDF or Excel formats only). 

INTERNET LINKS

Please provide any relevant internet links with descriptions (if applicable).

CERTIFICATION

I certify that to the best of my knowledge, the statements made within this application are true and correct. I understand that if the applicant organisation is approved for this grant, we will be required to accept the terms and conditions of the grant as outlined in the grant letter.

Organisation 

 Name

Position:

Date:

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