This grant supports community hosted activities
and experiences such as workshops, dances, concerts and sporting activities
that celebrate positive ageing in our community.
Grant Guidelines
To confirm your eligibility and that of your activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.
2025-26 Positive Ageing Guidelines (WORD - 843 KB)
2025-26 Positive Ageing Guidelines (PDF - 389 KB)
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 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 $24,000 available.
The City will continue to promote the state-wide Victorian Seniors Festival and support local community activities through the Positive Ageing Grants.
How to apply
- Read the grant guidelines.
- Check you are an eligible applicant.
- Check your activity is eligible.
- Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before applying
[email protected] or phone 03 5272 5560
- Collate any supporting documents.
- Answer the questions in the application form.
- Don't forget to hit the submit button.
- We recommend you click Save Progress every 10 to 15 minutes when you are filling out a form. (If you leave your computer idle for 20 minutes without saving your work, and then return, the session duration may have ended or been timed-out).
Applications open/close
This grant is now closed.
Notification of outcomes