The Annual Grant Program supports projects and activities that will assist in building healthy, vibrant and sustainable communities across the municipality.

The Youth Participation Grant provides small grants up to $500 to help fund and support eligible projects, activities and events planned, driven and delivered by young people, for young people. (Youth led)

Types of projects that might be funded:

• Youth led events, activities or festivals 
• Youth awards ceremonies 
• Fund raising events (conditions apply- please refer to page 3 of the guidelines) 
• Purchase of minor equipment to support a youth event or activity 
• Other innovative youth-led ideas

Eligibility

All projects must be carried out in Benalla Rural City and be of benefit to young people living in the municipality.

To be eligible: 

• Applicants must be aged between 12 to 25 
• Applicants must live, work, study or be involved with a community group in Benalla 
• Individuals applying must be auspiced (supported) by an incorporated not-for-profit organisation (see FAQ section of the grant guidelines) 
• The project idea must be developed and delivered by young people 
• The project must have clear goals and outcomes 
• The project must build on young people's skills 
• The project must be drug and alcohol free 
• The project must have a detailed budget 
• You must be able to provide a referee 
• The project must be completed within twelve months

The Youth Participation Grants are unable to fund the following: 

• Staff wages and salaries 
• Projects that do not benefit young people and their communities beyond the benefits to an individual applicant 
• Applications for grant funding will not be considered if the project or activity has already begun or been completed. 
• Projects which do not involve the Benalla Rural City community 
• Projects, events or organisations which are unable to secure insurance coverage

Please note businesses are ineligible to auspice an application under this grant.

Ineligible Applicants or Auspice Organisations 

• Individuals 
• Individual businesses, government agencies, political groups, religious groups and organisations and national and international service clubs 
• Applicants who have not satisfactorily acquitted previous Council grants or who have outstanding debts to Benalla Rural City Council.

• Address: Youth Participation Grants Program Benalla Rural City Council PO Box 227 Benalla 3671 VIC
• Phone: 5760 2600
• Email: council@benalla.vic.gov.au