The Individual Excellence Grant aims to support local residents to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Objectives

The objectives for the Excellence Grants for Individuals are to: 

• increase individual participation in their community; 
• increase inclusion and representation of underrepresented individuals; 
• assist individuals to develop skills and build capacity; and 
• foster pride for the great achievements of individuals in the Knox community.

Funding

The following maximum grant limits apply: 

• If the competition or event is held within Victoria - $150 
• If the competition or event is held outside Victoria but within Australia - $250 
• If the competition or event is held internationally - $400

Once the funding allocation has been fully expended no further grants may be made under this program within the financial year unless further funds are allocated by Council.

At the conclusion of each financial year, any unallocated funds from the Excellence Grants for Individuals will be carried forward and allocated to the next year’s budget.

Eligibility

To apply for an Excellence Grant for Individuals, the following criteria must be met: 

• the applicant is a resident of Knox; 
• the applicant has been selected or personally invited to participate in a competition or event by a national or state peak body or governing organization of the specialized area; 
• the applicant has not received an Excellence Grant for Individuals in the current or previous financial year.

Exclusions

An individual is not eligible to receive grant funding under this policy if: 

• the competition or event has already taken place; 
• Council has awarded a grant under another policy which benefits the individual applicant for the same competition or event; 
• they have a delinquent account with Knox City Council (an amount owed to Council that was not paid by the due date); 
• they have outstanding acquittal documentation from a previous Council grant; 
• more than two (2) individuals from the same club/organisation have already received funding for the same competition or event; 
• the applicant is being remunerated for their participation (excluding prize money); 
• the funds are proposed to be used to contribute to membership expenses; and
• the competition or event exposes Council to adverse criticism due to controversial issues (e.g. political or cultural sensitivities).

• Phone: 9298 8000
• Email: eleonore.smith@knox.vic.gov.au