Dandy Vibes is an exciting grants program aimed at activating public spaces within central Dandenong to attract visitors and showcase our diverse community.
Throughout summer, Dandy Vibes will reimagine public spaces into vibrant hubs of activity.
Got a wild idea to create those summer Dandy Vibes?
Whether your vibe is big night markets, small pop-ups, performances, light shows, food and culture experiences or anything in between, Dandy Vibes grants are for creative ideas to bring people and fun to central Dandenong.
All ideas - at any stage - are welcome.
Grants available
- Seed Activation – up to $3,000
Smaller, pop-up activity or creative bursts that plant job in public spaces - Gather Activation – up to $5,000
Community-led activities that bring people together and celebrate local culture - Fusion Activation – up to $15,000
Larger and/or multi-day activity that involves close collaboration between traders and community, energising the precinct and generating economic benefits.
Closing date
Applications open on Saturday 1 November 2025 and close in March 2026 or when the grant pool is exhausted.
Share your idea
Fill in the form below and we will contact you about how the Dandy Vibes program could bring your idea to life.
Complete expressions of interest form - Central Dandenong Summer Activation
