Throughout June and July, Southern Grampians Shire Council will host drop-in information sessions to provide one-on-one assistance to prospective grant applicants.
Council’s Community Partnership Grants Program helps improve the region’s lifestyle and amenity by giving community groups and clubs a funding source to undertake new or developing initiatives, projects, or events.
To help organisations confidently prepare their grant application, Council will host drop-in sessions at the Hamilton Library on June 16, 23 and 30 between 12pm and 4pm. Council staff will provide one-on-one information about what you need to apply and answer any questions.
Then, once the grant round opens, on July 7, 14, 21 and 28, Council staff will be at the Hamilton Visitor Information Centre between 9am and 11am and the Hamilton Library between 12pm and 4pm to help people who need assistance to complete their grant applications.
If you cannot make any of these sessions, please contact Council on 5573 0444 to make an alternative time.
Mayor Councillor David Robertson said Council’s grants program had two rounds of funding on offer each financial year.
“Council’s Community Partnership Grant Program has helped kick-start some fantastic initiatives and projects throughout the Shire, which have directly benefited our communities – as well as the broader region,” said Cr Robertson.
“In the past funding has gone towards club building repairs, general equipment, furniture, safety gear, promotional signage, environmental protection programs, heritage projects, events, and festivals. We’ve had some terrific outcomes.”
Grant recipients last financial year included the Cavendish Townscape Association Inc, Dunkeld Museum, Mooralla Golf Club Inc, Balmoral Mechanics Institute, Branxholme Recreation Reserve and the Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society.
Other successful applicants were the Glenthompson Football Netball Club, Coleraine Art and Photography Show, Byaduk Cricket Club, and the World Shotokan Karate Hamilton Dojo in Hamilton.
The first round of Community Partnership Grants for 2023/24 opens on 3 July and closes on Monday July 31 at 4pm.
For further information please visit the Council website (www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/grants) or call Council’s grants team on 5573 0444.
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Media inquiries: Beth Gibson, 0460 321 634, bgibson@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au