Our Grants help turn your idea into reality.

They support projects, programs, activities and events that respond to a community need, and will improve the health, wellbeing and capacity of our community.

Do you have an amazing idea but need funding to bring it to life?

Whether you’re seeking to purchase new equipment, offer group activities, run a community event, create an inspired arts project or upgrade facilities, funding is available.

Our grants

Our grants for 2024 have closed.

Please keep an eye on this page or sign up for email alerts (see panel on the right) to receive information on the City's Grants.

Closed Grants
Children's Week
Clean Economy
Climate Change Partnerships
Community Events
Community Events Quick Response
Community Infrastructure 
Community Infrastructure Exemption from Match- Funding
Creative Communities
  • Artists and Creatives Professional Development
  • Arts Project Grants
  • Clever and Creative Seed Grants
  • Creative Commissions Program
Environmental Sustainability
First Nations Cultural Heritage
Geelong Heritage
Healthy & Connected Communities
Neighbourhood Houses
Christmas in the Community (only for Neighbourhood Houses)
Positive Ageing

 

Other grant information
Geelong Major Events (GME) For more information about funding through GME go to: Geelong Major Events Committee
Grant recipients Lists of funding recipients from previous grant rounds
Other funding options Other grant opportunities available locally, within Victoria and nationwide.

SmartyFile makes applications easier

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SmartyFile is a free central repository connected to SmartyGrants (the platform we use to administer our grants). SmartyFile makes it easier for you to store information and files and pre-fill them into your applications. You can also share, manage and track your applications across different funders. 

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Contact our grants team

For further information:

Phone: 03 5272 5560
Email: [email protected]