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Community encouraged to apply for Council grants

The Our Sporting Future, Community Arts Grants, Festive Event Grants, Australia Day Grants, Greater Health Grants and Community Matching Grants programs are all currently open for application until 31 July.

The Community Arts Grants of up to $2500 will support the development and implementation of community arts activities and projects as part of Council’s commitment to participation in the arts.

The Community Matching Grants offers grants up to $2500 to support one-off projects which build or strengthen Greater Shepparton communities and benefit the community.

The Events Grants (Small and Major Events) offer funding for both Small Events ($500 - $2000) and Major Events ($2000 - $5000).

The Our Sporting Future program offers three components – Minor (up to $15,000 with a $1 to $1 contribution), Major (up to $30,000 with a $1 to $1 contribution) and Sports Aid (up to $5,000). The Our Sporting Future Program assists community sporting organisations with the implementation of small to medium sized facility development projects and development programs for new and emerging sporting organisations across the municipality.

Council has also introduced a new grant program, Greater Health Grants, which are valued at $500 each. The Greater Health Grant program encourages local community, sporting and non-profit organisations to explore different approaches and initiatives that may improve community health and wellbeing through health promotion or prevention models to maximise local health outcomes.

The Festive Event and Australia Day Grants aim to support and strengthen the community with the capacity to attract the whole community to come together and celebrate and share festive occasions

Council’s Director Sustainable Development Johann Rajaratnam encouraged community groups to apply for a relevant grant.

“The programs fund a range of projects and activities. As an example, in the most recent round of the Community Matching Grants, funded projects included a kids and teens fashion show by the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and new signage for the Cubby Toy Library,” Mr Rajaratnam said.

“The Our Sporting Future Funding program recently funded a new shelter at Kialla Park Tennis Club and an upgrade to the access ramp on the Parson Cricket Pavilion at the Mooroopna Recreation Reserve”

“There are so many projects which can be funded. If anyone is interested, I encourage you to get in touch with Council and have a chat about your project.”

For more information visit greatershepparton.com.au/grants-and-funding