The City of Melbourne is committed to creating connected and inclusive communities especially at a neighbourhood level. They provide small grants for community organisations and individuals to support community connection, social inclusion, access and participation. Connected Neighbourhoods Small Grants allow the City of Melbourne to progress community development outcomes in the neighbourhoods that make up their municipality. Grants of up to $2000 are available to support the program objectives which are to increase community participation, connection, equity, diversity and inclusion; and empower community members to identify and respond to local issues and priorities.