Facility subsidy grants.
A pool of $15,375 is available and applicants can apply for a subsidy up to $1,100.
We manage a wide range of community centres, halls and venues that are available for hire by the community. Rental fees for these facilities can limit opportunities for groups to access them. This program assists with hall hire to not-for-profit groups in our community.
There are 5 categories for the 2025-2026 funding round:
1. Not-for-profit groups based in Banyule
2. Not-for-profit groups located outside of Banyule municipal borders
3. New and emerging not-for-profit groups or clubs based in Banyule
4. Banyule-based groups that do not receive formal funding
5. Regional, state or national events
Key dates:
• The current grant round is open throughout the 2025-2026 financial year.
• Applications open on 19 July 2025.
• Submissions close at midnight on 31 May 2026.
• The grant round will close earlier if funds are exhausted prior to the closing date.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be either:
• an incorporated association
• an auspiced not for profit community group/ organisation or educational facility
• a public company limited by guarantee (not-for-profit) or
• a charity or benevolent trust.
Applicants also need to:
• have a formal structure including office bearers and a bank account
• provide support, programs, or services to our residents or, where the applicant is not located in Banyule, a minimum of 75% of the group’s users / participants must be Banyule residents
• have been established and operational for a minimum of 12 months, with the exception of applications for the new and emerging category
• have public liability insurance up to $20M at the time of commencement and throughout the venue booking.