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Funding boost for Strathbogie Shire community groups

By Shepparton News

Jul 24, 2024

Almost 20 groups have received funding under two streams, including Avenel Bowls Club. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Many community groups across Strathbogie Shire will share in nearly $170,000 after 19 projects were endorsed at the July council meeting.

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Administrator Peter Stephenson said it was fantastic for council to be able to support these local community groups.

“These grants provide funds for important community led projects that complement the community vision and strategic focus areas of our Council Plan 2021-25,” he said.

Council awarded grants to 19 community organisations and groups for a total of $163,000, excluding GST.

Community Strengthening Grants recipients:

Avenel Active $8665 – multiple projects
Tablelands Community Centre $10,000 – Indigenous artist workshops
Euroa Agricultural Society $10,000 – AV equipment
Go Nagambie $6970 – lighting Kirwans Bridge
Avenel Bowling Club $7691 – aluminium seating
Nagambie Soccer Club $10,000 – soccer goals and storage container
Strathbogie Sporting and Recreation Club $5712 – multiple projects
Strathbogie Tablelands History Group $3500 – glass display cabinet
Strathbogie Tablelands Action Group $1329 – multiple projects
Avenel Golf Club $3894 – replace gas ovens with electric ovens
Strathbogie Golf Club $10,000 - diesel motor and pump
Longwood Action Group $10,000 – historical signage
Strathbogie Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $5460 – multiple projects

Reducing Emissions Grants recipients:

Violet Town Action Group $20,000 – new energy efficient floodlights
Nagambie Senior Citizens $9080 – new energy efficient dishwasher
Strathbogie Memorial Hall $20,000 – solar and battery power system
Violet Town Football Netball Club $8659 – new higher energy rated dishwashers
Strathbogie Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $3500 – install energy efficient split system
Nagambie Lakes Men’s Shed $8540 – installation of solar panels

The grant funding was awarded through two streams, including Community Strengthening Grants of up to $10,000 and Reducing Emissions Grant of up to $20,000.

Thirteen groups were awarded the grants under the Community Strengthening Grants and a further six groups were awarded the Reducing Emissions Grant, a new stream that was introduced to support council’s Climate Change Action Plan.

“The 13 Community Strengthening Grants provide our communities with funding for projects they have identified to enhance their community,” Mr Stephenson said.

“Best of all, these are community-led projects that the council can support with grants.”