Positive Ageing Grants

Key Dates

Applications open:	11 April 2026
Applications close:	25 May 2026 by 5.00pm (we do not accept late applications)
Notification to applicants:	13 July 2026
Activity delivery:	October 2026 to 28 February 2027 (Inclusive). Proposed activities outside these dates are ineligible.

Grant Guidelines

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

Documents

2026-27 Positive Ageing Grants Guidelines 370 KB | pdf

2026-27 Positive Ageing Grants Guidelines 654 KB | docx

Who can apply?

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

incorporated not-for-profit organisation or group
unincorporated group with an auspice
registered charitable organisation
school or learning institution (only for non-curriculum-based activities that primarily benefit the wider community)

What can you apply for?

We are looking to support activities that are available for everyone aged 55+ to enjoy for free or at low cost.
Examples include:

workshops
dance and concerts
sporting activities
digital learning
art and craft
cultural experiences

How much can you apply for?

You may apply for up to $1,000 (subject to budget limitations).

We have a total grant pool of $29,582 available. This includes $24,000 from the City’s grants budget and $5,682 provided by the Victorian Government’s Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) to support Seniors Week events in 2026.

How to apply

Read the grant guidelines.
Check you are an eligible applicant.
Check your activity is eligible.
Collate any supporting documents.
Answer the questions in the application form.
Don't forget to hit the submit button.

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Page last updated: Tuesday, 5th May 2026

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