Event Grants

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The Event Grant 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 Grant Program 2026/27

Hume is proud to support local community and event organisers to establish new events and continue to host existing events in Hume.  These events build community capacity, foster resilience, recognise local talent and the city’s artistic and cultural strengths. 

Funding between $2,000 - $30,000 is available depending on the category you apply for and the expected number of guests attending.

Round 2 now open Community and Neighbourhood Events – Small & Medium only

Round 2 of the 2026/27 Event Grant Program is now open and is available for Community and Neighbourhood Events – Small and Medium categories only.

View the full Event Grant Guidelines(PDF, 388KB).

Key dates:

  • Applications open: Monday 25 May 2026, 9am 
  • Information Session 1: Thursday 4 June, 1 – 2pm
  • Information Session 2: Tuesday 23 June, 6 – 7pm
  • Information Session 3: Wednesday 1 July, 11am – 12pm
  • Applications close: Monday 6 July 2026, 4pm 
  • Applicants notified of outcome: October 2026

Eligible event dates: only events scheduled to take place between Friday 1 January 2027 and Wednesday 30 June 2027 are eligible for Round 2 funding.

Apply now:

Applications must be submitted through SmartyGrants.

Grants available (Round 2)

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.

View Program Guidelines(PDF, 388KB) for more information.

Who can apply? (Round 2)

Eligible organisation types 

  • Community groups/organisations (incorporated or auspiced). Not required to match funding.
  • Not-for-Profits (registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC)). Expected to match every $1 of Council funds with $1 cash or in kind.
  • For-profit businesses and commercial organisations (excluding sole traders). Expected to match every $1 of Council funds with at least $3 cash.


Please note that the Event Grant Program cannot fund applications from individuals, events already held, political organisations, or events outside Hume City. Applications will also be ineligible if the applicant has outstanding reports or debts with Council, excludes or offends parts of the community, or fails to meet Council’s policies and principles (including child safety and social justice). Incomplete applications or those that could harm Council’s reputation will not be supported.

See Program Guidelines(PDF, 388KB) for more information.

Events we fund (Round 2)

Event Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for Round 2 of the 2026/27 Event Grant Program, the event must:

  • take place between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2027.
  • be held in Hume City.
  • be an organised public gathering that brings people together for a common purpose by some pre-arrangement.
  • 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, 388KB)  for more information. 

Online information sessions (Round 2)

Join us at one of the Information Sessions for Round 2 of the 2026/27 Event Grant Program and get all the details you need, right from the comfort of your own home! Click events below to register for the sessions.

Session 1: Thursday 4 June

1pm - 2pm

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Session 2: Tuesday 23 June

6pm - 7pm

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Session 3: Wednesday 1 July

11am - 12pm 

View Event

To learn about the application process and for more detailed information, please refer to the 2026/27 Event Grant Program Guidelines(PDF, 388KB).

If you have any further questions about the program, please email eventgrants@hume.vic.gov.au.

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