A limited amount of funding annually is available for a Quick Response Grant when there is a compelling justification to do so.
Grant amount
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support moderate sized events with an immediate need that prevents organisers from applying to the main
Community Events funding round. Events must be within the City of Greater Geelong municipality and:
- support a diverse and inclusive annual calendar of events
- generate economic impact through increased spend for the region’s businesses and support key industries
- support event growth and long-term sustainability.
Who should apply?
Quick Response grants are open to eligible applicants for events:
- secured by a bidding process and a due date or timeline that doesn’t align with the Community Events Grants dates
- that require a commitment of funding, outside of the Community Events Grants announcement dates for example, the event is to be staged within six months of application
- that require funding at short notice for example, an event in response to an unexpected community issue or a municipal disaster
- that seek an urgent commitment of funding to support a funding application timeline of other levels of government
- that could be secured for Geelong, but were unknown at the time of the previous Community Events Grants application period.
Grant guidelines
Please read the grant guidelines before applying.
Applications
This grant is now closed.
Community Events Quick Response Grants are available from 15 January to 31 May 2024.
Grants will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis to applicants assessed as eligible until the closing date or when available funding is fully allocated, whichever comes first.
Please contact Amanda Reid from 15 January, on 03 5272 4139 to discuss your eligibility.
Notification of outcomes
Outcomes of applications will be announced within four to six weeks following submission of applications.