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

You must read the full guidelines(PDF, 200KB) for more information on the categories and speak with a Council officer before submitting your application.

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.

Application

Applications must be submitted through SmartyGrants. Register and start a new application: you can save and return to your application at any time.

Apply for a facility subsidy grant

Facility booking

Before you submit an application, you must make a tentative booking of your desired facility.

You will be provided with a booking / quote number, which you will need to include in your application.

A bond is required for all bookings, regardless of the grant being approved. If your event is reliant on receiving funding for it to occur, and you do not receive a grant, your bond will be fully refunded.

Browse our venues

To book, contact us on 9490 4302 or at hallsandmeetingspaces@banyule.vic.gov.au

Accessibility

The grants process is open and accessible to everyone. You can access support if:

  • you need a printed copy of the guidelines, or a large print version.
  • you want to discuss the guidelines over the phone.
  • you need the guidelines in a video format with captions.
  • you want to talk to us about the guidelines using an Auslan interpreter.
  • your hearing or speech is impaired, you can call us through the National Relay Service on 133 677 (TTY), or 1300 555 727 on a regular phone and ask for 9490 4222.
  • you need a language interpreter, please contact TIS National on 131 450 and ask to be connected to us on 9490 4222.

If you need a printed form or help entering information into SmartyGrants, please contact us for assistance. If you face any barriers to applying, or want to talk about other ways we can help, please contact us.

Contact us

Contact Nicole Leung on 9490 4302 to discuss venue options.

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