2025-2026 Small Grants

This is a preview of the 2025-2026 Small Grants 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 Small Grant and the grant amount for this application is up to $5,000 only.

  • 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.

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,

Monthly Applications submitted by the end of each month

Notification Due By Date

31 January

14 March

28 February

11 April

31 March

12 May

30 April

11 June

31 May

12 July

30 June

11 August

31 July

11 September

31 August

12 October

30 September

11 November

31 October

12 December

30 November

11 January

31 December

11 February

 

**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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