2026-27 First Nations Grants

If you would like support to access our grants, the following is available

• A printed copy of the guidelines, or a large print version.
• Phone call to discuss the guidelines.
• Hearing or speech impaired - phone call through the National Relay Service on 133 677 (TTY), or 1300 555 727 on a regular phone and ask for 5272 5560.
• You need a language interpreter - contact TIS National on 131 450 and ask to be connected to us on 5272 5560.
• Option to provide a verbal presentation to the assessment panel (to support your written application).

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 documents 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 to evidence First Nations ownership or partnership in the project
• 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.
    
    

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