Major Event Funding 2025

Before completing this application form, please make sure you have thoroughly read the Major Event Funding Guidelines.

Please note that incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

The initial section of this application form is designed to assess your eligibility for the grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions first to ensure your organisation qualifies for the grant before proceeding further.

If your organisation has received a Major Event Funding grant the acquittal must be completed by the end of the financial year in order for your organisation to be eligible for any further funding.

Applications open 1 July 2025 and close when funding pool is fully allocated. 

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact the Tourism and Events Officer on 5760 2649.

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