2026 Large Project Grant

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2026 Large Project Grant Application

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Welcome to Hume City Council's online funding application for the 2026 Large Project Grant

Large Project Grant are grants for up to three years with funding available up to $10,000 per year.

You can only submit ONE application, please select your category carefully.

Before completing this application you must read:

  • 2026 Annual Community Grants Guidelines

  • SmartyGrants help guide for applicants

    Please have all your supporting documents ready such as

    • Bank Statement
    • Certificate of Incorporation
    • Current Certificate of Public Liability Insurance
    • Income and Expenditure Statement
    • Quotes for items you intend to purchase

    Regularly save your application by clicking the 'Save Progress' button which appears at the top of your screen.

    File Upload allows applicants to upload one or more file attachments in their application.  The recommended size of a file must be no bigger than 5mb.

    INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND/OR APPLICATIONS NOT SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.

Do you need help or assistance?

If you experience any difficulties with your online application please contact us on 9205 2749 or email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au 

Eligibility Checklist

Applicants must:

  • Discuss their proposal with a Council Officer prior to submission 
  • Be an incorporated not-for-profit community group or organisation
  • Have no outstanding debts with Hume City Council
  • Proven ability to manage large scale projects
  • Run the activity or project from a location within Hume and/or show that it will substantially benefit residents of Hume City
  • Have satisfactorily acquitted previous funding received by Hume City Council
  • Give a detailed Project Plan
  • Applicants will also need to provide detailed plans for how the project is to be made fully sustainable after Council stops funding

IF A DISCUSSION WITH THE APPROPRIATE COUNCIL OFFICER DOES NOT TAKE PLACE, THE APPLICATION WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE.

I confirm that the organisation meets the eligibility requirements * Required
Response required.
Please email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au with an overview of your project and an apporipate Council officer will be in contact with you
Must be a date. 

Stop. You have answered NO to the above you are NOT ELIGIBLE for this grant. (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I confirm that the organisation meets the eligibility requirements" on page 1

If you would like further information please contact a Council Officer on 03 9205 2749 or email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au