2026-27 Christmas Grants

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

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

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

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

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
• Auspice agreement letter (if your organisation is not incorporated)
• Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Statement by Supplier form (if you don’t have an ABN)
• 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
• Copies of required permits or approvals
• Evidence of venue booking enquiry
• A budget showing all income, expense and how the grant funds will be used. 
• Evidence for expenses to be funded by the grant. Evidence we will accept includes:
  • supplier or contractor quotes with the supplier’s business name, ABN/ACN and contact details.
  • screenshots from online stores with the item description, price and supplier's business name.
• A letter explaining any staff wage costs. The letter must outline the role, the additional work required to deliver the project, and why this work cannot be delivered using existing resources.
• Detailed event plan – an example can be found here.
• 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