Community Grants

Moving Melbourne Community Grants

Metro’s Moving Melbourne Community Grants Program supports not-for-profit organisations across Melbourne doing important work to help improve mental health.  Any not-for-profit helping to improve people’s mental health can apply – it could be a local sporting club, school, community centre or local health service. Applications for Metro’s Moving Melbourne Community Grants are now open. Submit your application by 5pm, Thursday 17 April (AEST) APPLY NOW

The program offers two types of support:

  • Funds ($5,000, $10,000 or $20,000 grants)
  • Station advertising ( Total value at $100,000, $25,000 to be given for each quarter)

Organisations may submit up to a maximum of one application per organisation per grant type.

Who Can Apply

Not for profit organisations located in, or servicing, metropolitan Melbourne can apply for a Moving Melbourne grant. Applicants may be one of the following organisations.

  • Deductible gift recipient (DGR) status organisations.
  • Not-for-profit entities, including charitable organisations and incorporated associations.
  • Schools or universities.

Organisations may be required to provide their eligibility as one of the above entities during the application process.

Focus Areas

Projects must fall into one of the following focus areas:

  • Wellness – preventative care to reduce the risk of poor mental health.
  • Education – activities that inform and promote awareness of good mental health.
  • Support services – assistance like counselling, psychiatric support or crisis care that directly supports people experiencing mental health challenges.

How To Apply

Applications open 24 March 2025. APPLY NOW

Previous Recipients

Some of our previous grant recipients have shared their amazing stories and the lasting impact they are having to improve mental health in the community.

Second Chance Animal Rescue

Project Rockit

The community grant that PROJECT ROCKIT were fortunate enough to receive will go towards supporting two low socio-economic secondary schools to access fully funded anti-bullying, cybersafety and leadership programs. It will enable us to partner closely with each school and build their capacity for inclusion and respect – with young people leading the way.

Read about 2023/24 grant winners on the Metro News page.