Major Event Funding 2024

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Major Event Funding Guidelines.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If your organisation has received a Major Event Funding grant in 2022 the acquittal must be completed by24 March 2023 in order for your organisation to be eligible for any further funding.  If your funded event had to be cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions Council is happy to discuss a variation or extension. 

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact the Events Coordinator on 5760 2600.

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT FOR  MAJOR EVENT FUNDING HAS BEEN RAISED TO $2,000

I confirm that the applicant ...

• has read and understands the program guidelines
• is an incorporated community based and not-for-profit group or organisation
• an unincorporated group sponsored by an incorporated organisation
• is located in (and/or supplies services to) Benalla Rural City 
• does not owe any reports or money to Benalla Rural City Council as a result of previous funding or grants
• has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant
• is not an individual, individual business, government agency, political or religious group
• Has acquitted previous grant funding provided by Benalla Rural City Council