Eligible applicants

• Small businesses with one to 19 full-time employees and an ABN; or not-for-profit organisations or charities that lease a commercial shopfront.
• Strata bodies and property owners that lease a commercial shopfront to the aforementioned applicants.

Ineligible applicants

• franchise businesses
• businesses located outside of the City of Vincent

Eligible enhancements

• Facade enhancements including cleaning and painting, structural repair, tiling, external architectural and/or artistic façade features.
• Upgrading existing or installing new street furniture, affixed eating area furniture, parklets and eatlets as per the Vibrant Public Spaces Policy.
• Alfresco dining as per the Outdoor Eating Area Permit.
• Displaying goods in a window display or on the footpath.
• Upgrading entrances for universal access.
• Public art including murals, sculptures, installations and bespoke street furniture.
• Window dressing and front window displays including vacant shopfront windows.
• Enhancement or activation of underused space and/or adaptive re-use of a space.
• Opening up a tenancy for servery windows.
• Improvements to frontages to interact with the street, such as bi-fold windows or doors.
• Installing or upgrading awnings/canopies.
• Removal of redundant signage, air conditioning units and hoardings.
• Removal of window coverings, roller shutters and screening.
• Creative place branding signage including creative lighting or projections on facades, awnings and footpaths.
• Landscaping including planter boxes or vertical gardens on public and private property.

Ineligible enhancements

• Enhancements cannot predominantly involve business signage including business name or logo and/or specific product advertising.
• Projects that are already funded or supported by the City of Vincent.
• Enhancements that have already commenced or been installed.

Guidelines

The following will be considered for funding:

Applications that:

• • involve a collective of organisations working in partnership to address the key outcomes
  • demonstrate strong elements of collaboration (e.g. partnering with a least one other organisation to create an outcome that neither organisation could achieve on its own)
  • provide a service or program that is offered free of charge
  • have a direct and immediate benefit to Vincent residents
  • have demonstrated a coordinated approach to delivering human services within the Vincent
  • contain engagement with diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, youth, seniors, people with disabilities, and sexually and gender-diverse people
  • demonstrate potential for self-sustainability or help reduce reliance on further grant funding
  • provide the provision for education, capacity-building, community connection, outreach, support services, or opportunities for individual empowerment.

The following will not be considered for funding:

• • programs which replicate services already available within Vincent
  • programs or projects which are conducted outside Vincent’s boundaries
  • capital item purchases above $1000, except at the City's sole discretion
  • debt reduction or operational deficits
  • operational salaries
  • fundraising activities or events
  • religious organisations where the grant is intended for the principal benefit of the organisation’s own members, or where the grant is intended for inherently religious activities
  • legal expenses
  • general construction, capital campaign or renovation unrelated to a specific proposed project or program
  • travel 
  • retrospective funding

Criteria

The following applies to all applications:

• • previous grants awarded by the City of Vincent must have been acquitted
  • significant funding or in kind donation must not have been received by the City in the same financial year
  • need to demonstrate strong elements of collaboration (e.g. partnering with at least one other organisation to create an outcome that neither organisation could achieve on its own)
  • need to address a demonstrated need within the community with objectives of improving the Vincent experience
  • need to demonstrate how the initiative can become self-sustaining and/or help the organisation reduce reliance on further grant funding will be highly regarded
  • need to show that the organisers have the capacity to deliver the event or program
  • need to demonstrated measurable outcomes and evaluation strategies

Are you eligible?

In order to be eligible, you must

• provide a service or program that is aligned with the outcomes of the City of Vincent’s Strategic Community Plan
• be a registered not-for-profit organisation, community group, or service provider
• operate within the City of Vincent or demonstrate a direct benefit to the local community
• propose a project that aligns with the current community focus area
• have appropriate governance structures and financial accountability
• hold current public liability insurance

Timeframe

Applications must be received 12 weeks prior to your activity, event, or program.

Acknowledgement

Successful applicants for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City's support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded project or event.

Recipients must acknowledge the City of Vincent's support through:

• logo placement on promotional materials, event signage, and digital content
• social media posts tagging the City of Vincent
• inclusion in media releases, newsletters, and other public communications

Acquittal

At the completion of the activity, event, or program, you will be required to complete an acquittal.

You will be required to provide:

• receipts of expenditure and financial statement
• photographs from the event
• published media recognising the City’s funding contribution to the project, program, or event (if applicable)

Acquittals will be required within 30 days of the activity, event, or program completion.

Apply

Your event, workshop or activity may be eligible for funding support of between $1,000 up to $10,000 per financial year.

Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

 Key Focus Area

Projects seeking funding through Collaborative grants are encouraged to demonstrate a partnership approach to providing tools to empower individuals.

The current focus area is on Children & Young People.

Guidelines

The following will be considered for funding:

• A collective group of organisaitons working in partnership to address the key issues associated with homelessness in the City of Vincent. (Collaborative projects must have a lead agency) or a single organisation aiming to develop meaningful partnerships with other organisations and stakeholders within the City through the project.
• Operational salaries (salaries tied to a project will be considered, no more than 75 per cent of the funding may be allocated to salary expenses).
• Projects that can demonstrate how the organisation/s or project/s are able to become more sustainable and less reliant on government support to prosper will be favourably regarded.

The following will not be considered for funding:

• groups and organisations that operate with the aim of making a profit
• programs which replicate services already available within Vincent
• programs or projects which are conducted outside Vincent’s boundaries
• debt reduction or operational deficits
• fundraising activities or events
• religious organisations where the grant is intended for the principal benefit of the organisation’s own members, or where the grant is intended for inherently religious activities
• legal expenses
• general construction, capital campaign or renovation unrelated to a specific proposed project or program
• travel 
• retrospective funding

Criteria

The following applies to all applications:

• previous grants awarded by the City of Vincent must have been acquitted
• significant funding or in kind donation must not have been received by the City in the same financial year
• need to demonstrate strong elements of collaboration (e.g. partnering with at least one other organisation to create an outcome that neither organisation could achieve on its own)
• need to address a demonstrated need within the community with objectives of improving the Vincent experience
• need to show that the organisers have the capacity to deliver the event or program
• need to demonstrated measurable outcomes and evaluation strategies

Are you eligible?

In order to be eligible, you must

• be a legal entity in Australia (incorporated association) or be auspiced by an appropriate organisation
• provide a service or program that is aligned with the outcomes of the City of Vincent’s Strategic Community Plan
• fall in to one or more of the following categories
  • a not-for-profit community organisation
  • a registered charity with the Australian Taxation Office
  • a deductible gift recipient
  • a social enterprise
• have the ability to demonstrate satisfactory risk management
• hold a Public Liability Insurance to the value of $10 million
• have the competency and capacity to implement, deliver and evaluate the project and demonstrate this to the City’s satisfaction

Timeframes

Applications must be received 12 weeks prior to the commencement of the project.

Acknowledgement

Successful applicants for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City's support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded project or event.

Recipients must acknowledge the City of Vincent's support through:

• logo placement on promotional materials, event signage, and digital content
• social media posts tagging the City of Vincent
• inclusion in media releases, newsletters, and other public communications

Acquittal

At the completion of the activity, event, or program, you will be required to complete an acquittal.

You will be required to provide:

• audited report
• photographs from the event
• published media recognising the City’s funding contribution to the project, program, or event (if applicable)

Acquittals will be required within 60 days of the activity, event, or program completion.

Apply

Your event, workshop or activity may be eligible for funding support up to $85,000 per financial year.

Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

Guidelines

Applications for donations are accepted all year round and are assessed and approved by Administration based on funding guidelines and criteria. Please note that funding is subject to budget availability.

The type of funding the City might support through these grants are:

• fundraisers for community organisations
• funds towards a community program or event
• costs associated with a neighbourhood street gathering

The following will not be considered for funding:

• Any profit making ventures for commercial entities.
• Any activity, event or program that contravenes Council’s existing policies.
• Any activity, event or program that take place outside of the City’s boundaries.
• The bond associated with the use of community facilities.
• Applications from groups that have already received similar funding from the City in the current financial year.
• Activities that are invitation-only and not open to the community.
• Retrospective applications, including refunds.

Criteria

The following applies to all applications:

• Must be a not-for-profit organisation, community group, or local business with a community focus.
• The project or initiative must directly benefit residents within the local government area.
• Individuals may only be eligible if they represent a team, club, or community effort.
• One donation per financial year.

Are you eligible?

• individual
• not-for-profit organisation
• social enterprise

Timeframes

Applications must be received two weeks prior to your activity, event, or program.

Acknowledgement

Successful applicants for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City's support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded project or event.

Recipients must acknowledge the City of Vincent's support through:

• logo placement on promotional materials, event signage, and digital content
• social media posts tagging the City of Vincent
• inclusion in media releases, newsletters, and other public communications

Acquittal

At the completion of the activity, event, or program, you will be required to complete an acquittal.

You will be required to provide:

• receipts of expenditure and financial statement
• photographs from the event
• published media recognising the City’s funding contribution to the project, program, or event (if applicable)

Acquittals will be required within 30 days of the activity, event, or program completion.

Apply

Your event, workshop or activity may be eligible for funding support up to $500 per financial year.

Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

Guidelines

Event Sponsorship Guidelines 2025-26

Please note that Event Sponsorship Guidelines may be adjusted for future programs.

Criteria

Events must follow the below criteria:

• Events that are free or low-cost. For an event to be considered low-cost the entrance fee or ticket price must be minimal
• Events that are within a public place within the City’s boundary
• Events held between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026
• Events that are smoke and vape free
• Events that are open to the general public
• Events that demonstrate alignment to all criteria within the guidelines

Are you eligible?

In order to apply the applicants must be:

• Established commercial businesses and incorporated community groups
• Applicants with appropriate insurances and licences (public liability, product liability, general property, and workers compensation)

Timeframes

Event Sponsorship Applications open once a year and run a financial year calendar.

Key Dates for 2025/26 applications are as follows:

Applications will open on Monday 10 February 2025 at 9am

Applications will close on Friday 21 March 2025 at 4pm

Successful applicants will be notified in May 2025

Your event takes place between 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026

Acknowledgement

Successful applications for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City’s support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded event.

Acquittal

Successful applicants will be required to submit an Acquittal Report detailing your event activity and outcomes, and how the Sponsorship was expended.

Please note proof of purchase for all Event Sponsorship expenditure will need to be submitted with the Acquittal Report.   

Apply

Applications for Event Sponsorship 2025/26 are currently open and close on Friday 21 March 2025 at 4pm.

Applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines prior to applying.

To apply for Event Sponsorship, please proceed to the application form.

The Events team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

Please contact the Community and Civic Events Officer on 9273 6000 or [email protected]

Guidelines

Activities, programs, projects and initiatives that will be considered eligible for grants will include (but not be limited to):

• Costs associated with the establishment of activities, programs, competitions or new teams aimed at increasing female participation in sport (come and try days, new female sporting competitions etc).
• Equipment required by female participants to take part in sport.
• Coaching accreditation.
• Umpire training.
• Costs associated with developing gender equity strategies, policies or codes of conduct.

Criteria

The following applies to all applications:

• The project or initiative must directly benefit residents within the local government area
• Individuals may only be eligible if they represent a team, club, or community effort
• One donation per financial year

Are you eligible?

In order to apply the applicant must:

• The club must be based in the City of Vincent
• Must be a not-for-profit sporting group with a community focus

Timeframes

Applications must be received eight weeks prior to your activity, event, or program.

Acknowledgement

Successful applicants for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City's support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded project or event.

Recipients must acknowledge the City of Vincent's support through:

• logo placement on promotional materials, event signage, and digital content
• social media posts tagging the City of Vincent
• inclusion in media releases, newsletters, and other public communications

Acquittal

At the completion of the activity, event, or program, you will be required to complete an acquittal.

You will be required to provide:

• receipts of expenditure and financial statement
• photographs from the event
• published media recognising the City’s funding contribution to the project, program, or event (if applicable)

Acquittals will be required within 30 days of the activity, event, or program completion.

Apply

Your event, workshop or activity may be eligible for funding support up to $2000 per financial year.

Please contact the Club Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to them, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Club Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

Guidelines

In order to be eligible for Transport Assistance, you must:

• be a resident of the City of Vincent
• be the holder of a pension concession card and a healthcare card 
• not already accessing transport assistance via a state or federal government aged care package
• not already have state funded Taxi User’s Subsidy Scheme (TUSS)
• not be already have a Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) Health Card
• not already have Commonwealth Home Support (CHSP) or Home and Community Care (HACC)
• not already have received the maximum amount of Transport Assistance from the City in the current financial year
• not already have attended your appointment, as Transport Assistance for past appointments will not be funded

The following will not be considered for funding:

• payment for taxis for general travel
• retrospective funding

Criteria

The following applies to all applications:

• previous grants awarded by the City of Vincent must have been acquitted
• significant funding or in kind donation must not have been received by the City in the same financial year
• need to demonstrate strong elements of collaboration (e.g. partnering with at least one other organisation to create an outcome that neither organisation could achieve on its own)
• need to address a demonstrated need within the community with objectives of improving the Vincent experience
• need to demonstrate how the initiative can become self-sustaining and/or help the organisation reduce reliance on further grant funding will be highly regarded
• need to show that the organisers have the capacity to deliver the event or program
• need to demonstrated measurable outcomes and evaluation strategies

Are you eligible?

In order to be eligible, you must

• be a City of Vincent Resident
• be unable to drive yourself to the appointment
• require the taxi vouchers to attend a medical appointment 

Timeframes

Applications must be received two weeks prior to your activity, event, or program.

Acquittal

There is no acquittal process required for this funding.

Apply

Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.

Guidelines

Youth Development Grants are available in four categories:

• community and social entrepreneurship (with a focus on initiatives that connect and build communities)
• environment and sustainability (with a focus on initiatives that benefit the environment and sustainable living at a local level)
• arts and creative expression (with a focus on initiatives that involve performances and exhibitions within the local community)
• leadership and personal development (supporting leadership and personal growth skills among young people)

The following will not be considered for funding:

• retrospective grants (the application must be received before the activity, event or program)
• applications for personal financial gain
• projects involving fundraising, unless the funds go back into the project as determined by Vincent
• activities, events, or programs that operate with the aim of making a profit
• groups and organisations who have failed to acquit grants awarded to them by the City of Vincent in any capacity
• programs, services or events which take place outside City of Vincent boundaries

Criteria

• the activity, event or program must have a local focus and provide a benefit to the local community, especially its youth
• you must provide opportunities for the City’s youth to learn and develop the tools and skills required to assist them in their future endeavours

Are you eligible?

In order to be eligible, you must

• be a resident of the Vincent or a student attending a local school
• be between the ages of 10 and 25 on the date of commencement of the activity, event, or program
• be participating in the activity, event, or program

Timeframes

Applications must be received six weeks prior to your activity, event, or program.

Acknowledgement

Successful applicants for City of Vincent funding are required to acknowledge the City's support as part of their funding conditions.

This acknowledgment is typically outlined in a formal Sponsorship Agreement, specifying how the City should be recognised in relation to the funded project or event.

Recipients must acknowledge the City of Vincent's support through:

• logo placement on promotional materials, event signage, and digital content
• social media posts tagging the City of Vincent
• inclusion in media releases, newsletters, and other public communications

Acquittal

At the completion of the activity, event, or program, you will be required to complete an acquittal.

You will be required to provide:

• receipts of expenditure and financial statement
• photographs from the event
• published media recognising the City’s funding contribution to the project, program, or event (if applicable)

Acquittals will be required within 30 days of the activity, event, or program completion.

Apply

Your event, workshop or activity may be eligible for funding support up to $1000 per financial year.

Please contact the Community Development team on 9273 6000 to discuss your proposal before starting your application to ensure that your initiative is eligible.

Once you have spoken to the Community Development team, proceed to the online application form through Smarty Grants Online Application Form

The Community Development team will be in contact with the outcome of your application.