Benalla Rural City Council is committed to supporting our community by providing a wide range of funding opportunities. Through these grants, we aim to foster inclusion, connection, and development across the region. Explore the different types of grants below to find the right support for your project or event.

Community Grants

Both Major and Minor Community Grants are open once a year for a limited time frame.  Applications are assessed by an internal panel of three Council staff members. The panel’s recommendations are then tabled for approval at a Council Meeting.  

Community Grant Applications are open between 14 April and 1 June, 2025.

• Organisations may apply for both Major and Minor community grant but can only receive funding from one program during the funding period. 
• Organisations can only receive Major Community Grant Funding once every three years. 

Community Grants – Major

Community Grants – Major offer up to $7,000 for major projects that benefit Benalla Rural City residents by fostering healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities.

Apply for Community Grants – Major funding

Community Grants – Minor

While applications for 2024 are now closed, Community Grants offer up to $3,000 for minor projects that benefit Benalla Rural City residents by fostering healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities.

Apply for Community Grants – Minor funding

Stay updated for future opportunities and prepare your applications ahead of time using the Community Grants Guidelines.

Quick Response Grants

Need swift support for your event or project? Quick Response Grants offer funding of up to $500 for eligible activities. Applications are reviewed monthly, so plan ahead to allow plenty of processing time.

Key Information:

• Eligibility: Check the Quick Response and Community Grants Guidelines for more details.
• Timelines: Applications open all year.

Apply for a Quick Response Grant

Stay updated for future opportunities and prepare your applications ahead of time using the Quick Response Grants Guidelines.

Major Event Funding

Planning a significant event? Major Event Funding offers up to $2,000 annually to support eligible events.

Key Information:

• Eligibility: Read the Major Event Funding Guidelines for details.
• Application Period: Open all year until the funding pool is fully utilised.

Apply for Major Event Funding

For more information contact Council’s Events Team on 03 5760 2600.

Discover More Funding Opportunities

Looking for additional funding options? The Benalla Funding Finder connects community groups, businesses, not-for-profits, and individuals to over 1,400 funding opportunities. Explore more today!

Access the Funding Finder: Benalla Funding Finder

Benalla Rural City Council partners with GrantGuru to provide this resource and make funding more accessible.

Need Assistance?

For further information or help with your application, contact the Community Development team on 03 5760 2600.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community.

Social Connection Grants

Social Connection Grants of up to $1,500 are available to local community groups and organisations planning events or activities that promote connection and inclusion.

Key Information:

• Eligibility: Check the Social Connection Grants Guidelines for criteria.
• Application Deadline: Friday, 24 January 2025.

Apply now to create opportunities for our community to come together.

Apply for a Social Connection Grant