Deadline: 22 July 2024
The Community Events Grants support moderately sized public events (expected to attract 300 or more attendees) that provide economic and community benefits to the City of Greater Geelong.
The objectives of these grants are to:
- support a diverse and inclusive annual calendar of events
- generate economic impact through increased spend in local businesses and support of key industries
- support event growth and long-term sustainability
- support an enriched community
What can you apply for?
- Operating expenses to run safe, moderately sized, public events that provide economic and community benefits to the Greater Geelong region.
- Examples include:
- food and wine festivals
- Christmas carols
- state or national sporting events
- moderately sized multi-cultural festivities (anticipated attendance of 300+)
How much can you apply for?
- There is a total grant pool of $200,000 available for both Community Events Grants and Quick Response Grants.
- Applicants may ask for up to $10,000.
Who can apply?
- Not-for-profits – incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations
- Registered charitable organisations – refer to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission
- 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)
For more information, visit City of Greater Geelong.
