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The project

Your ideas can make a big difference! Tiny Towns Round 3 Grants are here to support projects that strengthen and celebrate our small communities. Share your vision and help shape the future of your township.

To be eligible, towns must have a population of 5,000 people or less.

All grant submissions received from the community will be checked against our current strategies and policies to make sure they align with the City’s priorities. This helps us fund projects that support our community goals and deliver the best outcomes for Greater Bendigo.

  • Argyle
  • Axe Creek
  • Axedale
  • Bagshot
  • Barnadown
  • Costerfield
  • Derrinal
  • Drummartin
  • Elmore
  • Fosterville
  • Goornong
  • Harcourt Nth
  • Heathcote
  • Hunter
  • Kamarooka
  • Kimbolton
  • Knowsley
  • Ladys Pass
  • Leichardt
  • Lockwood
  • Marong
  • Mia Mia
  • Mount Camel
  • Neilborough
  • Raywood
  • Redesdale
  • Sebastian
  • Sedgwick
  • Toolleen
  • Woodvale

Available funding

Projects between $10,000-$100,000 (50% of this funding will come from the Tiny Towns fund and 50% from the City).

Community buildings and spaces:

Fixing or upgrading places like halls, libraries, and community centres so people can meet and connect.

Public spaces:

Making streets and parks nicer. This includes things like public art, seats, drinking fountains, plants, community gardens, and dog parks.

Tourist spots:

Improving fun places like splash parks, walking trails, paths, and playspaces to attract visitors.

Arts and culture:

Creating or improving spaces for art, creativity, and cultural activities.

Gathering places:

Building or upgrading spots for people to meet, like gardens, BBQ areas, or outdoor stages.

Safety and access:

Make shopping areas and activity centres safer and easier to access for everyone. This includes adding things like well-lit paths and accessible walkways.

Inclusive spaces:

Upgrading places so they welcome everyone.

Planning projects:

Making plans for future community projects.

Recovery projects:

Helping towns recover after things like bushfires, storms, or industry closures and job losses.

Community Activities:

Events and projects that bring people together, like art projects, community days, and volunteer work.

Activities that celebrate culture, diversity, and building connections.

Projects that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This includes activities that celebrate culture, community, economic development, participation and leadership.

Submit your idea

You can submit your ideas until Sunday January 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Submissions open

    Friday November 28, 2025

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Submissions close

    Sunday January 4, 2026

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Community notified of chosen projects

    February 2026

  • Timeline item 4 - incomplete

    Community notified if projects have received funding

    July 2026

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Contact Information
Name Brooke Pearce
Phone 1300 002 642
Email requests@bendigo.vic.gov.au