2025-26 Community Events Grant

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment and you wish to call a staff member, you can do so through the National Relay Service (NRS) and ask for 03 5272 5272 who can connect you with the grants team.

• TTY users can phone 13 36 77
• Speak & Listen (speech-to-speech) users can phone 1300 555 727
• SMS relay users can message 0423 677 767

Note: Area code must be included for each call.

For a full list of NRS call numbers, visit National Relay Service call numbers.

1. Read the grant guidelines to understand the objectives of this grant

2. Discuss your project/activity with a City Officer (please see contact details below)

3. Ensure that all required supporting documentation is available to upload where needed. See the list below for specific items.

4. To make sure you don’t lose any information, we recommend clicking 'Save Progress' every 10 minutes while filling out the form

5. Questions often come with helpful tips or explanations, so make sure to read them

6. Use the word count, where applicable, to help determine how much detail to include

7. For information and access to other grant programs and application forms please go to the Grants and Funding page on the Geelong Australia website or contact a grants officer for clarification. 

Before starting your application, refer to the checklist below to gather any necessary document you may need.  Not all items will be relevant to every application.

• Certificate of incorporation, if incorporated
• Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Statement by Supplier form (if you don’t have an ABN)
• Auspice agreement letter (if your organisation is not incorporated)
• Bank account details (account name, BSB and account number) which must match the applicant’s name and ABN details (if you have an ABN)
• Redacted bank statement (see bank details section for further information on requirements of a redacted bank statement)
• Letters of support from project partners and/or stakeholders
• Evidence confirming employment arrangements if the requested grant money will cover additional staffing costs directly related to the funded project
• Copies of required permits or approvals
• Confirmation of venue booking 
• A budget showing all income, expense and how the grant funds will be used. 
• Quotes or cost estimates for grant related expenses
• detailed event plan – an example can be found here
• a detailed risk assessment - an example can be found here

You must discuss your project/activity idea prior to completing this form with a City Officer, by phone 5272 5560 or email communitygrants@geelongcity.vic.gov.au