Murrindi Disaster Fund Grant Program

In response to the Longwood Bushfire in January 2026, Foundation Murrindindi launched the Murrindindi Disaster Fund. Funds are now available for disbursement to community groups impacted by the 2026 Longwood Bushfires.

The Murrindindi Disaster Fund Grant Program recognises that recovery is community-led and that local people are best placed to identify the needs, opportunities and priorities within their communities. Grants will support projects that strengthen community connections, support wellbeing, rebuild local capacity and ensures those impacted in Murrindindi Shire emerges as a stronger, more connected community.

Projects funded through this program should contribute to one or more of the following objectives:

Strengthen Community Wellbeing – Support activities that promote social connection, mental wellbeing, inclusion and community participation following the impacts of the Longwood Bushfires.
Support Community-Led Recovery- Enable local communities, volunteer groups and organisations to identify and deliver recovery initiatives that respond to local needs and priorities.
Build Community Capacity and Resilience– Develop skills, leadership, networks and resources that strengthen the ability of communities to prepare for, respond to and recover from future disasters.
Restore Community Assets and Activities – Assist with the restoration, enhancement or re-establishment of community facilities, programs, events and activities disrupted by the bushfires.
Support Environmental Recovery- Encourage initiatives that contribute to environmental restoration.
Foster Inclusion and Participation – Ensure recovery activities are accessible and beneficial to diverse members of the community, including young people, older residents, volunteers, farmers, Aboriginal communities and other groups impacted by the fires.

Grants of up to $2,500 are available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that are based in Murrindindi Shire

The Murrindindi Disaster Fund Grant Program is open from 20 July 2026 and closes 20 August 2026

Before you apply

Before you commence the online application process, you MUST contact our Executive Officer Robyn Hill on 0488 007 688 or via email at robyn@foundationmurrindindi.org.au to discuss your proposal BEFORE you submit an application.

Before you submit your application we strongly encourage you to read and and understand the following documents:

1. Please read the Murrindindi Disaster Fund Grant Program Fact Sheet
2. Read the Smarty Grants Help Guide for Applicants on the Smarty Grants web page. Click here to view the Help Guide for Applicants.

How to apply - application submission

Once you have contacted the Executive Officer and read the relevant fact sheets and help guides, then you are ready to begin your online application.

The application process is managed online through a system called Smarty Grants.

To can access the grant application form and begin your submission CLICK HERE

As an independent and embedded community organisation, our reputation and voice, like our grantmaking, is a tool we can use to create impact in our region. We make grants to support local projects and also bring together and work collaboratively with community groups to support the growth of this fantastic region.