Applications for Hume City Council's Event Grant Program are now open for community and commercial event organisers looking to bring the Hume community together in 2026/27.
Available to new and existing events, big and small, the Event Grant 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, event grants support occasions that contribute to Hume's identity as a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving place to live and visit. Events can include cultural celebrations, sports, theatre shows, movie screenings, tourism and business events, and more.
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 2026 and 30 June 2027 in the following categories:
Small Community and Neighbourhood Events –up to 1,000 people (grants up to $2,000)
Medium Community and Neighbourhood Events – up to 3,000 people (grants up to $12,000)
Major Events – more than 3,000 people (grants up to $20,000)
Established Major Events – more than 5,000 people (grants up to $30,000 per year for up to 3 years)
Applications for Round One close Friday 20 February at 4pm.
Round Two will open later in the year for Community and Neighbourhood Events (Small and Medium) only, for events taking place between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2027.
Further information on the program guidelines can be found on our website.
Information sessions
Join us online to learn more about the Event Grant Program and how to apply:
Thursday 29 January, 1pm – 2pm
Tuesday 3 February, 6pm – 7pm
Wednesday 11 February, 11am – 12pm
Visit our website to register for a session and download the 2026/27 Event Grant Program Guidelines.
Quotes attributable to Hume City Mayor Cr Carly Moore:
"The diversity of Hume City's many community groups is the foundation that makes our city so engaging and vibrant.
Our event grants give these groups the opportunity to bring people together to share in a celebration of our different cultures, interests and abilities.
I encourage anyone with an idea for a community event, big or small, to make an application before Friday 20 February and be part of building community connections that strengthen Hume City."
