2025-2026 Large Grants

This is a preview of the 2025-2026 Large Grant application form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Introduction and Key Information

Thank you for your interest in City of Whittlesea grants

Before you complete your application:

  • Please note you are applying for a Large Grant and the grant amount for this application is between $20,000 up to $40,000.

  • Please complete your application for either a;
  • Please ensure that you submit your application with enough time.

  • It will take approximately 6 weeks to be notified after the round has closed.  If the date falls on a public holiday or weekend, the notification may occur after the date.

 

Applications submitted within the following dates

Notification Due By Date

1 January to 31 March

12 May

1 April to 30 June

11 August

1 July to 30 September

11 November

1 October 31 December

11 February

 

Please note: Applicants with the following will be deemed ineligible and their application will not progress to assessment. 

  1. An existing debt or
  2. Outstanding acquittal or not successfully acquitting a previous City of Whittlesea Grant or
  3. Apply to hold their project or event outside the City of Whittlesea,

 

**Applications that don't provide legitimate quotes for budgeted items $500 and above, 
or
with a minimum of 3 quotes for items $1,500 and over may not be funded for those items.**

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Getting Help

If you have any difficulties logging in to Smarty Grants or viewing the application form, please contact SmartyGrants directly on 9320 6888.

To view the SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants, please click here.

If you have funding related questions or need assistance to understand the application, please contact Council on 9217 2170 and ask to speak to the Community Grants Team or email us at community.grants@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

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