Key Dates

Notification to applicants: 10 August 2026

Grant guidelines

 To confirm your eligibility and that of your activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.

Who can apply?

To apply for this grant, you must be one of the following: 

• incorporated not-for-profit organisation 
• unincorporated group with an auspice 
• registered charitable organisation
• Early Years Service (not-for-profit)

What can you apply for?

 You can apply for a variety of events and activities such as yoga, cooking classes, parenting sessions, nature-based activities, dance, road safety etc.

How much can you apply for?

There is a total grant pool of $20,000 available.

Applicants may ask for up to $1,000 to support community events and activities for children and families within the City of Greater Geelong municipality.

How to Apply

• Read the grant guidelines
• Check you are an eligible applicant
• Check your activity is eligible
• Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before applying. 
  [email protected] or phone 5272 5560
• Collate your supporting documents
• Answer the questions in the application form
• Don't forget to hit the submit button. 

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