NECF Participation Equipment 2026

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Eligibility

* indicates a required field.

Applicants please note:

Before completing this application form, you should have read the North East Community Fund Guidelines.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 3pm, Thursday 30 April 2026. Outcome of applications will occur in July 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the North East Community Fund team on 1800 105 105 or email communityfund@northeastlink.vic.gov.au

What you'll need:

Before starting your application, we recommend downloading the form preview to familiarise yourself with the required information.
Please ensure all supporting documents listed below are uploaded at the time of submission.
Applications submitted without the required documentation may not be considered eligible for funding.

  • Public Liability Insurance ($10M)
  • Certificate of Incorporation 
  • Annual report including financial statements 
  • Quotes for all items >$1,000 
  • Evidence of co-funding (required where applicable)

Are you applying in the correct category?

This application is for participation equipment initiatives. Some examples are sporting equipment, art supplies, marquee or educational toys.

I confirm that this application is for a Participation Equipment grant - up to $5,000 to support community participation in local sport, art or recreation activities. * Required
I confirm that there will be no fees charged for the community to access the equipment * Required

Project location

What suburb is the project proposed to be located in? * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for What suburb is the project proposed to be located in?

Conflict of Interest Declaration

This information helps North East Fund staff to determine who can review your application during the assessment phase.

Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) or at a division within VIDA? * Required
Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed by a Government Agency, including local councils within the North East Link project area (City of Banyule, City of Boroondara, City of Manningham, City of Nillumbik, City of Whitehorse, City of Whittlesea) or within State or Federal Government? * Required
Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application either an employee of, or related to any members of parliament or their staff? * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed at the Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority (VIDA) or at a division within VIDA?" on page 1
  • "Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application employed by a Government Agency, including local councils within the North East Link project area (City of Banyule, City of Boroondara, City of Manningham, City of Nillumbik, City of Whitehorse, City of Whittlesea) or within State or Federal Government?" on page 1
  • "Are you, or anyone involved in the preparation of this application either an employee of, or related to any members of parliament or their staff?" on page 1

I can confirm that the applicant:

Has read and understands the program guidelines * Required
Response required.
Is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation or is auspiced by a incorporated not-for-profit community organisation * Required
Response required.
Is located in a listed local government area with the initiative or project to take place in a priority suburb * Required
Response required.
Has an Australian Business Number (ABN) * Required
Response required.
Can provide an incorporation number * Required
Response required.
Does not have a debt or outstanding acquittal owing to the State Government Authority * Required
Response required.
Has the appropriate type and level of insurance (minimum $10 million) * Required
Response required.
Does not derive income from gambling and is not proposing to promote gambling through this project * Required
Response required.
Confirms that the proposed project has not already commenced and is not already fully funded by Local, Victorian or Federal Government funding * Required
Response required.
Can complete the project withing 12 months of the funding announcement * Required
Response required.

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