Help Guides:
Smartygrants Help Guide for Applicants
Smartygrants Applicants FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
How do I apply for a Grant?
Grant Applications are made through Smartygrants - the online grant management program. Applicants will be required to register or log in to Smartygrants to start a submission. Attachments can be uploaded in acceptable formats (refer to Applicant’s Help Guide) and recommended size is 5mb, however 25mb is the limit.
Applications can be saved without submission, allowing a work-in-progress. When application is complete, select submit. Applicants will receive an email from Smartygrants confirming submission.
Links to the appropriate application page, as well as more in-depth information about application criteria, are located on each relevant streams page.
Can I apply for more than one Grant?
No. Only one application can be submitted per organisation, regardless of funding stream. It is important to select the most relevant stream; Community Grants, Event Grants or Business Grants.
How do I know which Grant to apply for?
Select the stream and subsequent Grant that best matches the project/program being submitted. Each stream and subsequent Grants are explained in the Guidelines, including highlighting who can and cannot apply for each Grant.
If after exploring all streams it is still unclear, contact the Grants & Development Officer at inq@colacotway.vic.gov.au
Can I submit an application this year if I received funding last year?
Yes. However the Grants Program is a competitive process and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.
Please note that applicants that have an outstanding acquittal from any previous grant round will not be eligible to apply for any future grant round. Contact the Grants Officer to discuss if your current project will not be completed prior to the application closing date.
Hints & Tips
Tips for Writing an Application:
Fact Sheet - Tips for Writing an Application Grants Program (PDF)
Tips for Completing the Budget:
Fact Sheet - Tips for completing the budget Grants Program (PDF)
Example of a Funding Agreement:
Funding Agreement Example 2023 - 2024 (PDF)