2026 Small Project Grant Round 2

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2026 Small Project Grant Application - Round 2

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Welcome to Hume City Council's online funding application for the 2026 Small Project Grant Round 2

Small Project Grants are six month grants with funding available up to $5,000, for project delivery 1 July - 31 December 2026.

Please note: if you already received a 2026 annual grant, you cannot apply in this round.

You can only submit ONE application in Round 2, please select your category carefully.

Before completing this application you must read:

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 the Community Grants Officer on 9205 2749 or email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au

Have you read and understood the Community Grants guidelines? * Required
Please read the Guidelines. If you are unsure if you are eligible for funding you should contact a Community Grants Officer on 9205 2749.

Grants Information Session

For an overview of the grant application process and to discuss your project idea, it's recommended you attend a Grant Information Session.
Sessions are being offered between 4 and 10 February 2026. For further information about session dates and times go to Council's website.

Did you attend a Grant Information Session? * Required

Eligibility Checklist

Applicants must:

  • Discuss their proposal with a Council Officer prior to submission (email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au with your project overview)
  • Be an incorporated not-for-profit community group or organisation
  • Have no outstanding debts with Hume City Council
  • Proven ability to manage small to medium 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
  • Your organisation has NOT already received a 2026 annual grant.

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
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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 questions:

  • "I confirm that the organisation meets the eligibility requirements" on page 1

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

Officer Discussion

Please email communitygrants@hume.vic.gov.au with an overview of your project and an appropriate Council officer will be in contact with you
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