Brimbank Community Grants 2025/2026 - Festivals and Events Grants

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General Information Eligibility

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General Information

  • Read the Brimbank Festivals and Events Community Grants 2025/2026 Guidelines before you fill in this application. To access the guidelines visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants
  • Complete all sections clearly and accurately. Council will not make contact for further information.
  • Submit on time. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

This application form is for the following two categories only:

1. Community Festival and Event Grants (up to $10,000)

Support the contribution of Brimbank’s smaller groups and organisations that play a role in building a more connected and engaged community via a festival or event. These are local smaller scale festival and events primarily attracting local audiences.

For example, art, music, sporting or cultural celebrations, Reconciliation and NAIDOC week activities.

2. Major Festival and Event Grants (up to $25,000)

Support festival and events that showcase Brimbank’s diversity, places, talents, cultures or unique offerings. These festival and events enhance Brimbank’s reputation as a great place to live, work, visit and play and are of larger scale attracting in excess of 5,000 people. A series of events would be considered.

Which grant are you applying for? (Please select one only) * Required
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If you are applying for other grant categories please select the links below for relevant application forms.

Your application cannot be assessed if applying via a wrong portal or using a wrong application form. 

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To view our privacy statement, visit https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/privacy-policy

Child Safe Standards Information

Brimbank City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse. Grant recipients who are working with children or whose grant activity involves children (directly or indirectly) have a responsibility to ensure that the organisation complies with current legislation and regulations related to Child Safety. This includes but is not limited to Victorian Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme and Working with Children Act 2005. Further information can be accessed through the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) website https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards. For further support, please contact Council’s Child Friendly City Planner on 03 9249 4753.

Confirmation of Eligibility

Before you start, make sure you are eligible to apply for a grant. Please refer to page 8 of the Brimbank Festivals and Events Community Grants Guidelines on who can apply. 

You must confirm that all statements are true and correct. If you are unsure about meeting the eligibility criteria, please contact the Community Grants Officer on 9249 4036 or email CommunityGrants@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Below are eligibility criteria related questions. 

If you are NOT eligible you won’t be able to proceed with your application.

1. Are you a not-for-profit organisation or an incorporated community group? * Required
Response required.
If you have an auspice, provide only your auspice's incorporation number.

To search for your incorporation number visit: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/clubs-and-fundraising/incorporated-associations/search-for-an-incorporated-association.

This could be an ACN (Australian Company Number) if you/your auspice have registered as a not-for-profit public limited company.

For info visit ASIC's website.                                                       

2. Do you have Public Liability Insurance cover for the duration of the festival or event * Required
Response required.
If you have an auspice, provide only your auspice's PLI number. Please note: Minimum $20 million coverage for PLI
Must be a date. If you have an auspice, provide only your auspice's PLI expiry date. Please note: Minimum $20 million coverage for PLI
3. Do you have an Australian Business Number (ABN)? * Required
Response required.
If you have an auspice, provide only your auspice's ABN.
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN
4. Will your festival or event be based in Brimbank, or can you demonstrate that the proposed festival or event will substantially benefit Brimbank residents? * Required
Response required.
5. Have you satisfactorily acquitted previous grants funded under the Brimbank Council’s Community Grants Program, where applicable. * Required
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Clear the selected value for 5. Have you satisfactorily acquitted previous grants funded under the Brimbank Council’s Community Grants Program, where applicable.
Please note: Grant applicants previously funded under the Brimbank Community Grants or Brimbank Community Quick Response Grants Program will only receive their grant after satisfactorily acquitting former grants. For clarification please contact the Community Grants Officer on 9249 4036 or email CommunityGrants@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
Will your event involve young people under the age of 18? If yes, you must be aware that your festival or event and staff need to adhere to and follow Child Safe Guidelines.

Please note:

It’s a requirement that you speak with a Council Contact Officer before submitting your application. The Council Contact Officers will be able to advise you on what to include in your application and assist with identifying potential partners. Find the List of Council Contact Officers via the Council website: https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/grants

Have you spoken with a Council Contact Officer before applying for this grant? * Required
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