Apply for council’s community grants and receive funding for your project

By Shepparton News

Jan 24, 2023

Got to be in it to win it: Greater Shepparton City Council is urging local community groups and not-for-profit organisations to apply for their share of funding. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

Greater Shepparton City Council is urging local community groups and not-for-profit organisations to apply for their share of funding as part of the council’s Community Grants Program.

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Applications for the following grants opened on Monday, January 23:

Community Matching Grants: Grants of up to $5000 are available for community groups to support one-off projects and events that benefit and strengthen the Greater Shepparton community.
Community Sustainability Grants: Grants of up to $3000 are available for projects and events that assist in promoting sustainable practices within the community.
Minor and Major Event Grants: Grants of up to $2000 (minor) and up to $5000 (major) are available to help facilitate events that increase and enhance community spirit, participation, inclusion and wellbeing.
Small Town Festive Decorations Grants: Grants of up to $2000 are available for small towns within Greater Shepparton to enable local community organisations to purchase and install festive decorations.

Mayor Shane Sali encouraged eligible community groups and organisations to submit an application for one of the four grant categories.

“We run these grants for the community. The money is allocated each round so that council can support our local groups to put on an event, run a program or purchase something which will benefit the wider community,” he said.

“This money can be put towards a range of different projects. I encourage locals to get creative and think of unique and important ways they could use the money.”

The council is hosting a free Zoom information session on Wednesday, February 1 at 5.30pm for anyone interested in making an application and seeking further information. The session will cover eligible community groups and projects, key application dates, grant amounts and information on how to apply, and there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/greater-shepparton-city-council-grants-information-session-tickets-518451210527

Applications for the four grants close on Friday, March 3. For more information on these grants and other programs currently open, visit greatershepparton.com.au/grants-and-funding