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.

To apply for a grant, you must:

• be a resident of Knox
• be selected or personally invited to take part in a competition or event by a national or state peak body or governing organisation of the specialised area
• not have received an Excellence Grant for Individuals in the current or previous financial year.

You will not be eligible to receive funding under this grant if:

• the competition or event has already taken place
• we have given you a grant under another program for the same competition or event
• you have outstanding acquittal documentation from a previous Council grant
• more than two other people from the same club or organisation have already received funding for the competition or event
• you are being paid to take part (excluding prize money)
• you intend to use the funds for membership expenses
• the competition or event exposes Council to criticism due to controversial issues (for example, political or cultural sensitivities).

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