$750 Quick Response Grant 2025/26

The Quick Response Grant program has increased to $750 and is open all year round.

Applications are assessed by an internal panel consisting of two Council staff members. Recommendations are tabled for approval at the next Council Meeting.  

Before proceeding with this application, please ensure you have thoroughly read the Grant Guidelines. It is essential that you carefully review these guidelines to understand the eligibility criteria and requirements for the grant.

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 Community Grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions first to ensure your organisation qualifies for the grant before proceeding further.

Applicants who have auspiced a separate community group's application are still eligible to apply themselves. 

If you have any questions in regards to the eligibility criteria, please contact the Community Development team on 5760 2600 or email grants@benalla.vic.gov.au.

Eligible Applications

Community development projects and activities including:

• Local community initiated activities and projects, e.g. local community barbeque or celebration
• Venue or equipment hire - assistance covering hire of external facilities and equipment
• Subsidised use of Council facilities and resources, e.g. use of Town Hall, bin hire or movie tickets
• Printing materials for advertising, translations and/or promotions. 

I confirm that the applicant ...

• has read and understands the program guidelines
• is an incorporated community based and not-for-profit group or organisation OR an unincorporated group sponsored by an incorporated organisation
• is located in (and/or supplies services to) Benalla Rural City 
• does not owe any reports, acquittals 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