Community Grant Review Panel
Expressions of interest from members of the community to volunteer and join our 2026 Community Grant Review Panels have now closed.
Community Grant Review Panels are integral to the Foundation’s grant making process and form part of our decision-making when allocating funding to grant applications.
Community Grant Review Panellists read, review, and provide feedback on grant applications submitted to the Foundation for funding.
As a Community Grant Review Panellist, you will learn more about your community, including the issues some people are facing and the solutions community organisations are proposing to resolve these issues.
Individuals who are selected to be Community Grant Review Panellists will be required to:
– Read and review a maximum of 4 grant applications provided to you by mid-April.
– Submit online feedback by mid May.
– Optional attendance at a workshop to discuss applications with other panellists and Give Where You Live staff
Workshop 1 – Wednesday 22 April at 7pm – online or in person at the Give Where You Live Foundation office, 21-23 Fenwick St, Geelong or
Workshop 2 – Thursday 23 April at 10am – in person at The Paddock, 21-29 O’Halloran’s Rd, Leopold
Our Grant Review Panels have now closed for 2026. Please feel free to reach out to our team via grants@givewhereyoulive.com.au or phone us on (03) 5229 4364
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Community Grant Review Panel?
The Community Grant Review Panel consists of volunteers from the community who read and review 3-4 grant applications, before attending a panel discussion session with other reviewers. The community review forms part of our decision-making when allocating funding to applications.
When are your Community Grant Review Panels run?
Join our 2026 Community Grant Review Panels; Applications for the 2026 panel close 5pm, Monday 23 March.
Grant Panel members will receive a maximum of 4 grant applications to review by mid April.
Online feedback is to be submitted by mid May.
How do I become a Community Grant Review Panellist?
You can register your expression of interest with us at any time to be notified when a Community Grant Review Panel opportunity is coming up.
When we are actively recruiting for panellists, you will be able to register via our registration form.
Who can become a Community Grant Review Panellist?
Anyone can!
The Give Where You Live Foundation invites people living within the G21 Region to apply to be selected for this opportunity, regardless of qualifications and experience.
We welcome people who represent all aspects of our community to register for this opportunity. If you would like more information about getting involved, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team via grants@givewhereyoulive.com.au or phone us on (03) 5229 4364.
What’s involved in being a Community Grant Review Panelist?
Community Grant Review Panelists read, review, and provide feedback on grant applications submitted to the Foundation for funding.
Individuals who are selected to be 2026 Community Grant Review Panelists will be required to:
– Read and review a maximum of 4 grant applications provided to you by mid-April.
– Submit online feedback by mid May.
– Optional attendance at a workshop to discuss applications with other panelists and Give Where You Live staff at either;
Workshop 1 – Wednesday 22 April at 7pm – online or in person at the Give Where You Live Foundation office, 21-23 Fenwick St, Geelong or
Workshop 2 – Thursday 23 April at 10am – in person at The Paddock, 21-29 O’Halloran’s Rd, Leopold
Where can I find more information about the Give Where You Live Foundation’s Grants Program?
You can find more information about our grants on our Grants page.
Looking for more information? Get in touch! Our grants team can be contacted via email at grants@givewhereyoulive.com.au or by phone (03) 5229 4364
