2025/26 Monash Equality & Respect Grant

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Please note

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Monash Equality & Respect Guidelines on our website. 

https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants-and-Funding/Equality-and-Respect-Grant

It is recommended you discuss your application with a member of the Wellbeing & Equity team before submitting your application or if you have any questions in regards to the eligibility criteria, on 9518 3219 or DEI@monash.vic.gov.au.

This does not include Council officers from Monash Halls or other areas of Council or Councillors.

Monash Council is proud of its longstanding commitment to gender equity and its leadership in fostering an inclusive and respectful community. 

We actively promote gender equity, diversity and inclusion across both our organisation and the broader community. We are dedicated to preventing violence against women and family violence; striving to create a community where everyone feels safe, respected and included.

To continue this commitment, Monash Council has established The Monash Equality & Respect Grant to support organisations working in the primary prevention of family violence and violence against women sector.

Funding of $52,000 (excluding GST) is available to one successful applicant.

  • Applications will be assessed by an internal Council Officer Panel.
  • Applicants will receive a response from Council mid- October.
  • Once receiving notification of a successful application the project must commence and be completed by 30 June 2026.
  • The successful applicant will be formally acknowledged at the November Council meeting. 

Cash and/or Hall/Venue Hire Request

Please note that if you wish to apply for both cash AND hall/venue hire, you MUST select both boxes. 

I wish to apply for the following funding:
Please note: requests for funding can be a maximum of $52,000 in TOTAL across both cash and hall hire.

Eligibility

By ticking the following you are agreeing you are eligible to apply for a Monash Equality & Respect Grant: * Required
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Clear the selected value for By ticking the following you are agreeing you are eligible to apply for a Monash Equality & Respect Grant:
All 7 choices must be selected to proceed with the application. *Council is committed to promoting non-gambling social, cultural and recreational opportunities in Monash and, as such, does not provide funding for any activities that take place within a venue that has poker machines, this also includes one-off functions or events.