Metro’s Moving Melbourne Community Grants Program is open to not-for-profit organisations that are passionate about mental health.  

Grants of $5k, $10k and $20k are available, and this year a new First Nations cultural grant is on offer.  With a total funding pool of $110k, along with a share of $100k worth of advertising at Metro train stations.

 Submit applications at Metro Community Grants by 3 April.  

 Projects or initiatives 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.  

  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.  

 Last year, Metro’s grants program helped community organisations such as the Camp Quality, The Royal Women’s Hospital, and Tandem to assist with their important initiatives.

Over the past seven years, Metro’s community grants program has awarded more than $660,000 to community organisations.  

Visit Metro Community Grants for more information and to apply.