Community Grants and Funding
In accordance with the Local Government Act 2020 and Council’s Election Period Policy (CP21), we will be entering the Election Period from noon on 17 September until 6pm on 26 October 2024. During this time, the grants program is temporarily suspended and no grants will be awarded.
Quick Response Grants
The Quick Response Grants Program provides grants of up to $500 to support eligible projects, activities and events. Applications can be submitted at any time and are presented to the Council on a monthly basis. Please allow enough time for us to process your application. We recommend that you apply more than six weeks before you require the funds.
Youth Participation Grants
Youth Participation Grants provide funds of up to $500 for eligible projects, activities and events, which may include leadership programs, fundraising projects, healthy living initiatives and other youth-led ideas.
Applications are open year-round until the funding pool is expended.
To learn more about Youth Participation Grants and if your project is eligible, please read the Youth Participation Grants Guidelines(PDF, 673KB)
Would you like more information or assistance in completing your application? Contact the Community Development team on 03 5760 2600.
Major Event Funding
The program provides funding to a maximum of $2000 per year to support the staging of eligible events.
Applications are open year-round until the funding pool is expended.
To learn more about Major Event Funding and if your project is eligible, please read the Major Event Funding Guidelines.(PDF, 450KB)
Community Grants (NOW CLOSED FOR 2024)
The Community Grants Program support projects and activities in building healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities across Benalla Rural City.
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations can apply for funding of up to $2,500 to assist in the development of facilities, programs, activities and projects that provide direct benefit to residents within the municipality.
To learn more about Community Grants and if your project is eligible, please read the Quick Response and Community Grants Guidelines(PDF, 444KB) .
Discover more funding opportunities with the Benalla Funding Finder
Benalla Rural City Council wants to make it easier for you to connect with grant and funding opportunities. Community groups, local businesses, not-for-profits, and individuals can search the Benalla Funding Finder to access around 1,400 funding opportunities. Click the button below to start searching.
Benalla Rural City Council is proud to partner with GrantGuru to provide you with this service.