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Who can apply?

Applicants must be based in the greater Geelong municipality.
Wadawurrung Traditional Owners living outside Geelong are also eligible to apply when the project is delivered in Geelong. The City recognises Wadawurrung Country extends beyond Geelong’s municipal boundaries

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

• incorporated not-for-profit organisation
• group with an auspice
• registered charitable organisation
• Early Years (playgroup, kindergarten, childcare centre)
• business
• individual operating as sole traders (with an active ABN).

What can you apply for?

These grants support applications to:

• deliver on the National Agreement on Closing the Gap socio-economic targets
• deliver on the five pillars of the City’s Community Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2025-29
• increase understanding, respect and celebration of First Nations perspectives and culture
• increase knowledge and understanding of the impacts of colonisation on First Nations People and Traditional Owners through Truth Telling
• strengthen and enable First Nations decision making and increase opportunities for community participation and diverse engagement.

How much can you apply for?

There is a total grant pool of $100,000 available.

Applicants may ask for up to $25,000.

We generally accept only one application per applicant. However, for this grant we recognise that strong partnerships are essential. As a result, we understand that a First Nations individual, group or organisation may be involved in more than one application as a partner. This involvement will not make any of the applications ineligible. 

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 03 5272 5560
  or
  Tina Biggs, First Nations Engagement and Outcomes Project Officer.
  [email protected] or phone 03 5272 4046
• Collate your supporting documents.
• Answer the questions in the application form.
• Don't forget to hit the submit button.

We recommend saving your progress every 10–15 minutes. If your computer is inactive for 20 minutes, your session will time out.

Presentation

In addition to the online application, you may request the opportunity to present to the assessment panel. This is optional, not a requirement of the application process. Applicants that do not make a presentation will not be disadvantaged.