Minor Grants Program - 2026-2027

You may begin anywhere in this application form.  Please remember to save as you go! You will find the save button in the top left hand corner of your screen.

On the right hand side of every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application.  Click the link to jump directly to the page you want.

You can also click "next page" or "previous page" on the top or bottom of each page to move back or forward through the application.

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, simply press save and log out.  When you log back in, click on the "My Applications" link at the top of the screen and you will see a list of any applications you have started or submitted.  You can then reopen your draft application and begin where you left off.

You can also download any application, whether in draft or complete.  Click on the "Download" button at the bottom of the application navigation panel.  Once you have downloaded your application as a PDF you can print it.

You will find a "Review" button at the bottom of the Navigation Panel.  You need to review your application before submitting it. 

If you have not answered all mandatory questions in the application form, you will be notified when you click "Review".

Once you are happy with your application, click on "Submit" at the top of the screen or on the navigation panel.

When you submit your application, you will receive an automated confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

VERY IMPORTANT:  You will not be able to submit your application until all the questions are completed as required.

If you DO NOT receive a confirmation of submission email then your submission has NOT been received. 

Once you have submitted your application, no further changes can be made without contacting the Knox Grants Team on 9298 8000 or grants@knox.vic.gov.au.

You will need to upload documents to support your application.  This is simple, however you will need to have the documents saved onto your computer.

You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each, however we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum size of 5MB for ease of uploading.

If you are not able to upload a document, please contact the team at SmartyGrants for support.

A number of people can work on an application using the same log in details, as long as only one person is working at a time.  

Remember - SAVE AS YOU GO! 

To be eligible for a Minor Grant, organisations applying must meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be located within Knox City or deliver projects within the municipality, and demonstrate significant benefit to Knox residents.
• Organisations must hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) or provide a completed Statement by Supplier.
• Organisations must have a Committee of Management or an equivalent governing body.
• Satisfactory evidence of expenditure for any previous Council grants must be provided.
• Organisations must have no outstanding debts with Council.
• Organisations must be a not-for-profit legal entity serving the Knox community.
• Organisations must hold adequate public liability insurance relevant to the funded activity.
• All required permits and approvals must be obtained as part of the funding agreement.

Your project start date must be after the Council meeting date where your application is being presented for approval. Projects that are due to begin before the Council meeting date at which they're being presented will not be considered.