What the program prioritises
The Community Recovery 2026–28 grants program supports locally led recovery following the January 2026 Victorian bushfires. Its objectives include projects that complement council activities, community resilience and social connection, mental wellbeing, and Aboriginal-led, culturally safe recovery. The official page lists funding up to $75,000 and currently marks applications closed.
Why this matters
The program provides an example of how government funding recognises social recovery alongside other recovery needs. Its objectives can inform discussion about what a recovery project is intended to achieve.
Questions for project design
A useful project-design exercise is to describe who shaped the priorities, how participation will be accessible, and what changes participants hope to experience. Evaluation could include participant feedback alongside activity counts.
Scope and status
This article interprets a particular funding program. It is not an open grant invitation, a guarantee of eligibility, or evidence that funded projects have achieved their intended outcomes. Check the official page for any later funding rounds.
Practice questions are editorial interpretations of the official source. They are not evaluated interventions.