Deadline: 24-Jul-23
The City of Greater Geelong is seeking applications for the Community Events Grants Program to support moderate sized events which contribute to an inclusive and diverse events calendar, increase community connection, provide opportunities for participation, and bring economic benefits to the City of Greater Geelong.
Objectives
The objectives of these grants are to:
- support a diverse and inclusive annual calendar of events
- generate economic impact through increased spend for the region businesses and supporting key industries
- support event growth and long-term sustainability
Funding Information
- There is total funding available of $180,000 for both Community Events and Quick Response Grants, with individual grants being offered of up to $10,000 per application.
What can you apply for?
These grants are open only to applications for events:
- staged from 1 January 2024 and
- held within the City of Greater Geelong municipality and
- advertised to the general public to attend
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profits – incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations
- Registered charitable organisations
- Unincorporated bodies with an auspice
- Schools and learning institutions – only for activities that are not curriculum based and the primary benefit is for the wider community
- For-profits – commercial entities, businesses
- Individual/Sole Traders (entity type with Australian Business Register)
Ineligible
- Individuals (without an ABN)
- Applicants that have received funding from this grant in the current financial year (applies only when a second grant round is offered by the City)
- Applicants with outstanding acquittals for grant funding from the City – including auspices
- Applicants with outstanding debts or arrears to the City of Greater Geelong or in legal proceedings with the City
- An organisation involved in legal proceedings relating to winding up its operations, or experiencing insolvency or bankruptcy (this includes any legal bankruptcy‑related actions against the organisation’s directors or officers)
For more information, visit City of Greater Geelong.