Grants open for tiny towns

December 31, 2025 BY Miriam Litwin

Improvement: The Tiny Towns Fund has supported a playground at Clarendon. Photos: FILE

APPLICATIONS for the next round of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund are open, providing grants of up to $50,000.

Tiny towns are defined as having fewer than 5000 residents and grants should be used for projects that attract visitors to the town or celebrate the community.

“From upgraded halls to new playgrounds, these projects are improving how locals live, work and connect in their towns,” Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes said.

Moorabool Shire councillors and Member for Eureka Michaela Settle at Lal Lal Falls Reserve for the announcement of Tiny Towns funding for the attraction’s master plan.

“This fund is making a big difference to our smallest communities, delivering hundreds of projects that attract visitors and bring the community together.”

Almost 350 tiny towns projects have been or are being completed in more than 300 regional towns.

More than 50 local halls have been renovated or upgraded, and dozens of playgrounds and outdoor spaces have seen improvements.

Applications close Wednesday 4 February on the Regional Development Victoria website.