Annual Grants Program
The Give Where You Live Foundation Annual Grant Round will open on Monday 9 February
Applications for funding are invited from organisations who’s initiatives are assisting the G21 community and are focused on addressing food relief and food security, homelessness assistance and inclusive employment.
The Foundation will prioritise grant funding for organisations and/or initiatives that are assisting our G21 community through:
- Community driven efforts
- Collaboration and coordination
- Food insecurity and homelessness prevention and early intervention
- Food relief and homelessness assistance
- Food security and system transformation
- Economic inclusion and employment initiatives
These are non-recurrent, annual grants. See the Grant Guidelines for more information.
Annual Grants
These are non-recurrent, annual grants. Applications can be submitted for grants up to $20,000 (GST excl.)
Open, competitive grant round, with grants to be delivered for one year from 1 July 2026.
To apply for an Annual Grant please complete and submit the online application form by 6 March 2026.
Apply here from Monday 9 February
2026 Grant application Budget spreadsheet
Pitch Up Geelong
Pitch Up Geelong is a live crowd funding event based on the model developed by The Funding Network.
The Foundation will support three community organisations to develop and present a pitch at the Pitch Up Geelong event, on the theme of equity and fairness. At the event, the organisations will each have 6 minutes to present their work to potential donors interested in making a financial pledge, matched by matched funders.
To apply for Pitch Up Geelong please submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) form by 20 February 2026.
Apply here from Monday 9 February
Grant guidelines are available here
Any questions?
You are welcome to contact the Foundation via grants@givewhereyoulive.com.au with any questions or to discuss your application. We’re more than happy to help you articulate your responses, so get in touch with the team if you’ve hit a road block or you’re not sure how to answer a question.
