The Quick Response Grant has been designed to support community groups who may have experienced an unforeseen disruption, urgent issue or to facilitate smaller projects that are significantly less costly than the amount available in the Community Grants scheme.

Applicants can apply for a grant up to $1000 at any time, and applications will be assessed on the second Tuesday of each month. Applicants can only receive one grant per year.

Council Plan - Focus Areas

• A Resilient, sustainable and protected environment. 
• A healthy, supported and empowered community. 
• Embracing our past and planning for the future. 
• Diverse economy and opportunities.

Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan - Priority Areas 

• Tackling climate change and its impact on health. 
• Increasing healthy eating. 
• Improving mental wellbeing.
• Preventing all forms of Violence.

Eligibility

Eligibility is consistent with the parameters outlined in the Community Grants Program Guidelines. To be eligible to receive a Quick Response Grant, applicants must:

• Read and understand the program guidelines. 
• Be an organisation that is a legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN) and hold a not-for-profit status (e.g. an incorporated body, co-op or trust) or be auspiced by a suitable group. 
• Have all permits, permissions, and necessary approvals for the project.
• Must have or demonstrate an ability to obtain Public Liability insurance for a minimum value of $20,000,000. 
• Deliver the funded project/event/activity within 6 months of signing the funding agreement. 
• Deliver the funded project/activity/event within the boundaries of Hepburn Shire council and to the benefit its residents. 
• Not have an outstanding debt to Council and have completed all previous Hepburn Shire funding acquittal requirements (including other grants).

Previous funding from other Hepburn Shire Council Grant Programs will not affect eligibility for the Quick Response Grants, provided that the applicant has completed the acquittal process and meets the eligibility requirements outlined above.

• Phone: (03) 5348 2306
• Email: grants@hepburn.vic.gov.au