The Benalla and District Social Inclusion Action Group (SIAG) has approved 26 grants in its latest round of community funding. These grants will support a wide range of community-led activities, from cultural celebrations and gatherings to programs addressing social, economic, and geographic barriers to connection.
Of the 26 grants awarded, six First Nations and 20 Social Connection grants were provided to local organisations working to reduce isolation, build belonging, and support community wellbeing across Benalla Rural City.
First Nations grants directly support culture, self-determination, and community wellbeing within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of Benalla Rural City. The Social Connection grants will help individuals and groups facing isolation to take part in community life and feel more included.
First Nations Grants for 2026
- Benalla Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Caucus and Advisory Group Caucus – $5,000 – Series of Cultural Programs
- Tomorrow Today Education Foundation Ltd – $5,000 -Walk in Our Elders’ Footsteps
- Victorian Aboriginal Child and Community Agency, Wangaratta VIC – $5,000 -KoorieOke: Loud, Proud & Deadly
- Wamnda Community House – $4,500 -Aboriginal Art Installation
- Benalla Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Caucus and Advisory Group – $5,000 -Benalla NAIDOC Week Event – Community Family Day
Social Connection Grants for 2026
- Baddaginnie Community Inc – $1,000 – Laptop and Microsoft Office subscription and software virus protection
- Benalla Migrants Association Inc – $998 – Lonovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14inch
- Benalla Squash Club – $1,000 – Digitalise BSC
- Moira Benalla Bowls – $1,000 – New Laptop
- Molyullah Recreation Reserve and Public Hall Committee of Management – $1,000 – Digital Laptop
- Benalla Migrant Camp Incorporated – $5,000 – Benalla Migrant Camp Walk Of Lights 2027
- Benalla Migrants Association Inc – $5,000 – Diwali @ Mural 2026 – Low Sensory Garden
- Benalla Social Knitters – $1,082 – Benalla Social Knitters Events and Activities 2026
- Live Art Benalla – $5,000- Shed Stories – An international Men’s Shed Project:
- Moira Benalla Club Inc – $4,700 – All Abilities Bowls
- Molyullah Recreation Reserve and Public Hall Committee of Management – $5,000 – Pizza Oven
- Molyullah Recreation Reserve and Public Hall Committee of Management – $3,344.16 – Just a Farmer Film Screening
- Room at the Table Inc – $2,150 – Dungeons & Dragons Live & Interactive
- Room at the Table Inc – $2,400 – Free Activities at RATT
- Waminda Community House – $2,450 – Benalla Men’s Wellbeing
- Waminda Inc – $2,204 – 2026 Annual Seniors High Tea & Fashion Parade
- Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee Inc. – $2,500 – Warrenbayne Winter Cabaret
- Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee Inc. – $1,500 – Warrenbayne Christmas Tree Party
The Benalla and District SIAG is auspiced by Benalla Rural City Council and funded by the Victorian Government Department of Health. The program takes a community-driven approach to social inclusion and mental wellbeing. It works alongside local organisations to support projects that deliver lasting, meaningful outcomes.
This round of community grants builds on the Benalla and District SIAG’s track record of supporting grassroots action across the region, which has already funded 45 events and activities and reached communities in 11 rural towns across Benalla Rural City.
Visit benalla.vic.gov.au/siag to learn more about SIAG and future funding opportunities.