Individual Grants 2026-2027

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Introduction

This form is to apply for an Individual Grant with the application amount up to $1,500.

Before completing this application:

Key Dates to Note:

  • Applications will be open 10 months throughout the year with approval rounds being conducted on a monthly basis. 
     
  • Applications for Individual grants must be submitted at least two months before the date of the individual's event/conference etc.  

Application notifications occur approximately six weeks after the end of month in which an application was submitted.  The following table confirms the dates of notification for monthly grants.  For dates that fall on a public holiday or weekend, notifications will occur the day after the public holiday.

Applications submitted by the end of the month

Notification Date

January

14 March

February

11 April

March

12 May

April

11 June

July

11 September

August

12 October

September

11 November

October

12 December

November

11 January

December

11 February

 Documentation required:

  • Only parents or guardians can apply on behalf of children under 18.
  • Birth certificate, passport or driver's license will be required in proof of age.
  • Evidence must accompany the application form (e.g. quotes, letters of offer, training courses etc)
  • Sports and Recreation applications will require evidence of State/National selection or evidence of financial need for support (eg healthcare card, disability support payments etc)
  • Quotes for expenses $500 and above will need to be provided.

How to print your application or save as PDF

1. Go to the navigation menu on the left side of the screen

2. Click on 'Review & Submit' at the bottom of the list

3. Click on the 'Download PDF' button at the top of the screen

4. You may now save to email or print.

Getting help

If you have any technical difficulties viewing the application form or accessing your account, please contact SmartyGrants directly on 9320 6888.

If you have funding related questions or need assistance to complete the application, please contact the Grants Team on 9217 2170.

Translation

If you require the Community Grant Guidelines translated, you can view and translate them through our website. 

Follow the instructions below if you need help translating the guidelines:

  1. Access the City of Whittlesea website by clicking here.
  2. At the top right of the page, you will see 'English (Australia)'.
  3. Click on the language and change the page to your preferred language.
  4. The page will then display the information from the guidelines in your selected language.

 

If your preferred language is not available, we encourage you to use other translation sites like Google Translate to help you understand the guidelines.