Community Grants
Our Community 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.
Artists and Creatives Professional Development Grants
A limited amount of funding annually is available for Artists and Creatives Professional Development Grants.
Arts Project Grants
There is a total grant pool of $200,000 available to fund the City's arts grants.
Arts Projects Quick Response Grants
A limited amount of funding annually is available for a Quick Response Grant when there is a compelling justification for support.
Bis-Sport funding
This small grant fund is for individual sports people who are participating in regional, state and national sporting events or competitions.
Children’s Week Grants
There is a total grant pool of $10,000 available plus free promotion of Children's Week activities/events on offer.
Christmas in the Community Grants
This is an invitation only grant to the 14 DHHS recognised Neighbourhood Houses that operate in the City of Greater Geelong. There is a total grant pool of $40,000.
Community Events Grants
There is a total grant pool of $180,000 for both Community Events and Quick Response Grants.
More on Community Grants
Community Events Quick Response Grants
A limited amount of funding annually is available for a Quick Response Grant when there is a compelling justification to do so.
Community Infrastructure Grants
There is a total grant pool of $2.7 million.
Community Infrastructure Grants - Exemption from Match-funding
Community groups can apply for exemption from match-funding for Community Infrastructure Grants.
COVID-19 Community Recovery Grants - round two
The community recovery grants are designed to fund activities that will help community groups, clubs, and organisations to recover from the changes caused by the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). There is a total remaining grant pool of $65,000.
Environmental Sustainability Grants
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First Nations Cultural Heritage Grants
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Geelong Heritage Grants
There is a total grant pool of $90,000.
Grant recipients
A range of organisations received funding for community-based initiatives and business projects.
Healthy and Connected Communities Grants
There is a total grant pool of $245,000.
Letters of Support
The City recognises the important roles that community groups, not for profit organisations and service providers perform in achieving our Clever and Creative Vision.
Neighbourhood House Grants
There is a total grant pool of $167,500 available.
Other funding options
Other funding options are available locally, within Victoria and nation-wide.
Positive Ageing Grants
There is a total grant pool of $24,000 available.
This Girl Can 2020 Small Grants Program
The City is pleased to support the 'This Girl Can' program. The program aims to celebrate and support Victorian women and girls embracing physical activity.