Event organisers in Hume called on to apply for funding

Applications for Hume City Council’s Event Grants Program are now open for community and commercial event organisers looking to bring the Hume community together in 2025/26. 

Available to new and existing events, big and small, the Hume City Council Event Grants program helps locals meet, connect and participate locally, celebrating our vibrant community in all its forms. 

From small community and neighbourhood events to major and established events , the program supports occasions that contribute to Hume’s identity as a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving place to live and visit.   

If you have an idea for an event that will make a positive difference to the Hume community, this is your chance to apply. Round One funding is open for events taking place between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 in the following categories: 

• Community and Neighbourhood Events – Small – up to 1,000 people (up to $2,000) 

• Community and Neighbourhood Events – Medium – up to 3,000 people (up to $12,000) 

• Major Events – More than 3,000 people (up to $20,000) 

• Established Major Events – More than 5,000 people (up to $30,000 per year for 3 years)  

Applications close Thursday 20 February at 4pm. 

Further information on the Application Guidelines and details of online information sessions can be found at our website  

Quotes attributable to Hume City Mayor Cr Jarrod Bell: 

“The spirit of Hume City is truly alive when our community gets together to celebrate the many and varied activities that make us who we are. 
  
“Each year, Hume City Council provides funds for events to support connection, celebrate our arts and culture, and provide opportunities to support local business.  

“Applicants are encouraged to get creative in their ideas to promote their initiatives, and submit their applications by the 20th of February.”