Community Grants and Funding
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.
Before applying for a Quick Response Grant check if your project is eligible by reading the Quick Response and Community Grant Guidelines(PDF, 444KB)
Would you like more information or assistance in completing your application? Contact the Community Development team on 03 5760 2600.
Social Connections Grants
Social Connection Grants are a special initiative by Benalla Rural City Council’s Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG).
As the first undertaking of the SIAG program, this initiative aims to support local community groups to hold events and activities that create opportunities for connection and inclusion. We believe that enhancing social connections during the summer season can provide much-needed support and create positive experiences.
Expressions of interest are invited from community groups to stage an event, activity, or project to deliver one or more of the key objectives:
1. Create opportunities for social connections and inclusion
2. Improving mental health and resilience
The funded activity must be open to all community members.
Expressions of Interest close 28 February 2024 and initiatives must be delivered by 1 April 2024.
For more information contact the SIAG Coordinator on 03 5761 2256 or 0484 025 974.
The funding of the SIAG program and initiatives has been made possible through funding provided by the Victorian Government Department of Health.
Community Grants
The Community Grants Program is open between February and March each year to 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) .
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)
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)
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.