Seniors Festival Events Grants 2026

Overview
The City of Port Phillip provides seniors festival events grants to fund events in Port Phillip. The purpose of the Seniors Festival is to promote a positive attitude to ageing amongst the whole community.
Applications are invited for events that showcase your organisation or community such as open days at sporting clubs and cultural groups, musical and literary events, dances and art exhibitions, events that prioritise inclusion and celebration.
Grant value
Applicants can apply for a Seniors Festival Event grant up to $800.
Key dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Applications open | 5 May 2026 |
| Applications close | 16 June 2026 |
| Applications assessed | June 2026 |
| Applicants emailed application outcome | 14 July 2026 |
| Seniors Festival program event information confirmation is due | 28 July 2026 |
| Funds issued to successful applicants | Late August 2026 |
| Project/program delivery | 1 to 14 October 2026 |
| Acquittal Reports due | 27 November 2026 |
Eligibility
To be eligible for Seniors Festival Events Grants funding, applicants must:
- be a not-for-profit organisation, or an incorporated community group, or apply using an auspice arrangement
- provide an ABN or an Auspice Organisation ABN
- have Public Liability Insurance with a minimum of $20 million or an Auspice Organisation Public Liability Insurance with a minimum of $20 million
- have complied with all terms and conditions including the submission of a satisfactory project status and acquittal reports for all previous City of Port Phillip Grants
- be located within, or offer projects within, the City of Port Phillip municipality.
How to apply
Applicants who are interested in hosting an event are required to apply for a grant online through the Smarty Grants website.
Please read the 2026 Seniors Festival Events Grant Guidelines below before beginning your application.
Contact us
For further information or if you require assistance with your application please contact, ASSIST on 03 9209 6777 and ask to speak to the Project Lead - Seniors Festival and Volunteerism.