Event Grants
The Event Grants Program provides support for event organisers in assisting with developing and delivering vibrant, inclusive and engaging events in Hume City.
These events may be big or small, however they will share one thing: making a positive difference to the Hume community.
Event Grants Program 2025/26
We are proud to support events that build community connections that will benefit Hume City. We provide funding between $2,000 - $30,000, depending on the category you apply for and the expected number of guests attending.
Round 1 has closed
Round 1 was open from Monday 6 January 2025 9am to Thursday 20 February 2025 4pm for events taking place between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 in the following categories:
- Community and Neighbourhood Events (Small and Medium).
- Major Events.
- Established Major Events.
Round 2 opens May 2025
Round 2 will open for application for Community and Neighbourhood Events (Small and Medium) from Monday 26 May 2025 to Monday 7 July 2025 for events taking place between 1 July and 30 June 2026.
The amount of grant funds you can apply for is linked to the size and expected attendance for your event. Community Groups and Not for profit applicants can apply for in-kind support to cover Council permit fees.
| Category |
How many people are expected to attend?
|
How much you can apply for:
|
| 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 |
3,000+ |
Up to $20,000 |
| Established Major Events |
5000+ |
Up to $30,000 per year for up to three years |
Community and Neighbourhood Events – Medium, Major Events, Established Major Events
Applications from ‘for profit’ enterprises must be able to match funding 1: (for every S1 applied for from Council, the applicant must demonstrate a contribution of at least $1 cash or in kind).
Applications from ‘commercial enterprises must be able to match funding 1:3 (for every S1 applied for from Council, the applicant must demonstrate a contribution of at least $3 in cash).
Eligible Applicants – Community and Neighbourhood Small and Medium Events
Applicant organisations must meet the following criteria:
- be a community group or organisations based in Hume. They may be incorporated, auspiced or be a business or not for profit organisation based in Hume.
- be the event organiser with the right to hold and/or re-schedule the event that is the subject of the application.
See Program Guidelines(PDF, 2MB) for more information.
Event Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, the event must:
- take place between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.
- be held in Hume City.
- be an organised public gathering that brings people together for a common purpose by some pre-arrangement.
- be open to members of the public and is publicly announced or advertised, whether ticketed or not.
- be covered by public liability insurance of $20 million. (Applicants will be required to provide evidence of public liability insurance prior to the release of any funds).
In addition to this, applicants must undertake to comply with all event planning requirements, including obtaining appropriate event permits as required.
See Program Guidelines(PDF, 2MB) for more information.
To learn about the application process and for more detailed information, please refer to the 2025/26 Events Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
. Applications are made through the SmartyGrants platform.
If you have any further questions about the program, please email: events@hume.vic.gov.au.