The City is excited to announce the Positive Ageing Grants are open.
There is a total of $24,000 in the grant pool with grants of up to $1,000 available to support community-hosted activities and experiences that promote and support healthy ageing for people aged 55+ in the City of Greater Geelong.
Eligible activities for funding should focus on:
- encouraging physical activity
- promoting mental health and wellbeing
- strengthening social connection
- recognising and celebrating achievements
- supporting positive ageing
- providing opportunities for intergenerational engagement.
Previous grant recipients have hosted events including dances, workshops, sporting activities and cultural experiences.
The Positive Ageing grants align with the City’s Positive Ageing Strategy 2021–2047, which aims to support healthy ageing for individuals aged 55+ in Greater Geelong.
Grant applications are open now and close on Monday 26 May at 5 pm.
You can apply by going to the Positive Ageing Grants page on the Geelong Australia website.
To discuss your project or ask for help with the application process, please contact our Grants Team at [email protected], or call 5272 5560.
For further details on eligibility and the application process, please visit the Community Grants
webpage.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
The Positive Ageing grants are designed to help seniors explore new interests, build meaningful connections, and enhance their health and wellbeing.
With approximately a third of the Greater Geelong population being over people aged 55 and over, it’s important that we promote positive ageing for this growing demographic.
Chair of the Ageing-Well Advisory Committee, Councillor Rowan Story AM, RFD
It’s been fantastic to see the variety of activities past grant recipients have created.
We encourage local organisations and community groups to apply for these grants and help us build a more age-friendly and supportive community.