Each year Benefit Geelong provides grants/sponsorship to $15,000 to charitable or not-for-profit organisations/clubs and community groups that are based in Greater Geelong and the region.

Projects should show clear contributions to strengthening social capital, community welfare, the environment, health education and/or culture.

Grant assessments will be presented for consideration to the Benefit Geelong committee twice a year at the April and November Committee meetings. Members of the Grant subcommittee can approve emergency funding up to the amount of $5,000 per annum.

Details of the recipient(s) of Benefit Geelong Emergency Relief Fund will be kept confidential.

Preferences will be given to projects that support, add value, are relevant to the community, represent a tangible positive benefit and protect the integrity of Benefit Geelong. 

• Community facilities/ projects 
• Youth projects/family facilities
• Senior citizens facilities or projects 
• Recreational projects
• Projects should be located in the Geelong Region

Who can apply?

Charitable or not for profit organisations/clubs and community groups can apply for grants that offer clear public benefit for the community. Projects should show clear contribution in building the areas of social capital, community welfare, the environment, health education and/or culture.

Organisations must supply details of their ABN (where applicable). Applications for grants must be made on the appropriate application form and submitted to the Sub-Committee for consideration prior to being presented to the Committee.

Community groups who have received a Benefit Geelong grant in the past two years are ineligible.

• Phone: 1300 304 541
• Email: foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au