Grants have been awarded to nine groups and organisations in the twin towns totalling more than $28,000, and four locally owned and operated businesses totalling $9800.
Echuca Village Tennis club was awarded $4,000 to to restore one synthetic grass tennis court.
Gunbower & District Development Group Inc. was awarded $2753 to assist with the refurbishment of Gunbower Heritage Trail Interpretive panels.
Rushworth & District Concert Band Inc. was awarded $2236 to assist to scan printed music to be stored on a hard drive for printing as required.
Echuca Bowls Club Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the development of a detailed building survey report.
Echuca Football Netball Club Inc. was awarded $4000 to assist with hosting a suicide prevention information session
Echuca Moama Arts Initiative Inc. was awarded $1690 to assist with a Kenny Pittock Art Workshop for youth
We Are Vivid was awarded $4000 to assist with the UPbicycle program.
Kyabram Urban Landcare Group (Landcare Victoria Inc.) was awarded $3500 to assist with landscaping the GMW easement alongside the Grey Box Reserve.
Echuca Moama Search & Rescue Inc. was awarded $4000 to assist with the installation of a digital lock system.
Clubhouse Flowers, Echuca was awarded $1500 to purchase a glass front single door fridge.
Pinto Pantry, Echuca was awarded $3000 to assist with social media marketing.
The Writing Room, Kyabram was awarded $3000 to assist with business mentoring and brand and identity development.
Rich River Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic, Echuca was awarded $5000 to assist with set up of a new clinic to accommodate additional clinician.
On top of these grants, nine community groups were awarded equipment funding.
Echuca Pistol Club Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the purchase of two 20ft shipping containers for temporary storage.
Crossenvale Community House was awarded $2,000 to purchase outdoor seating.
Rushworth Community Support Inc. was awarded $2000 to assist with the purchase of shelving and safety equipment for the Rushworth Foodbank
Kyabram Croquet Club Inc. was awarded $630 to purchase a PA system for use at events and tournaments.
Kyabram Valley View Golf & Bowls Club Inc. was awarded $2000 toward the purchase of a motorised cart to assist disabled visitors.
Rushworth Golf Club Inc. was awarded $2,000 to purchase garden maintenance equipment.
Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Inc. was awarded $2000 to purchase a computer for the Treasurer.
Shine Bright Echuca South Community Kindergarten Inc. was awarded $921 to purchase vegetable garden equipment for the Sustainability Hub.
Kyabram Blue Light Inc. was awarded $1200 to purchase floor matting for the Ky Blue Light Health & Wellbeing Centre.
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