Deadline: 30-Jun-22
The Knox City Council has launched an open call for the Individual Excellence Grant to support local residents to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
The Individual Excellence Grant provides financial assistance to Knox residents who are selected to represent Victoria or Australia in an elite competition or performance.
Focus Areas
It applies to residents who compete or perform at a state, national or international level in the following areas:
Funding Infromation
The following maximum grants apply to competitions or events held:
- in Victoria – $150
- outside Victoria but in Australia – $250
- internationally – $400.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
- If you are under 18 years of age, your application must be supported by your parent or guardian. The grant funding will be paid directly to your parent or guardian.
Ineligibility Criteria
You will not be eligible to receive funding under this grant if:
- The competition or event has already taken place
- They have given you a grant under another program for the same competition or event
- You owe money to the Council
- You have not submitted the acquittal documentation for 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).
For more information, visit https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/our-council/grants/individual-excellence-grants