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Geelong Heritage Grants

Grants to conserve heritage buildings within the Greater Geelong region that contribute to the visual character of the city 's streetscapes and public space and enhancing community amenity.

Geelong city town hall

Grant paused

This grant is paused for 2025–26
The Geelong Heritage Strategy 2025-2035, currently under development, will review broader support options for heritage property owners, which may inform a future grants program.


 

Grant guidelines

Unavailable while grant is paused.

 

Who can apply?

Applicants must deliver the proposed activity within the City of Greater Geelong 's municipal boundaries and be one of the following applicant types:

  • Owners or authorised land managers of eligible properties
  • User groups of eligible properties who have the support of the owner or authorised land manager, including:
    • Not-for-profit, incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations
    • Registered charitable organisations (refer to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission)
    • Unincorporated bodies with an auspice

 

What can you apply for?

Building or streetscape projects that are visible to the public and focus on presentation to a street or public space that have an identified historic value.

 

How much can you apply for?

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

Applicants may ask for up to 70% of eligible project costs, to a maximum of $40,000.

You can only submit one application for this grant per financial year.

 

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
  • Collate your supporting documents.
  • Answer the questions in the application form.
  • Don't forget to hit the submit button.

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