Grant amount

Grants of up to $50 000 to support costs of planning and designs for future infrastructure projects or grants of up to $350 000 to assist with costs of ready-to-go community infrastructure projects.

Who should apply?

Eligible applicants can apply for funds to assist to renew upgrade or build new facilities to provide a better level of service increased programs or improve how spaces function.

Our priority is to support community-led projects that increase community access and participation demonstrate collaboration between groups and result in greater use of facilities.

Grant guidelines

Please read the grant guidelines before applying.

For further information please contact the Grants Team on 03 5272 5560 or email communitygrants@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.

Match-funding exemptions

You must match our funding with one dollar for every two dollars we grant and provide any remaining funding required.

If you wish to apply for a match-funding exemption this needs to be made before an application is submitted for a Community Infrastructure Grant. Please refer to the exemption guidelines.

Applications open/close

• Open: 3 June 2023
• Close: 5:00pm 21 August 2023

Notification of outcomes

• 15 December 2023 

Thinking of applying?

Please first watch this recording that provides information on the Community Infrastructure Grants and the application process.  

Then you are encouraged to contact the City to discuss your project and arrange a site visit before submitting an application.