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Council’s Community Grant Programs Round Two now open

The annual Community Grant Programs provide opportunities to support and empower locals and community groups to become engaged, connected and take action to support their local community. A total of six grants are currently open for applications:

Community Arts Grant
Community Matching Grant
Community Sustainability Grant
Small Town Festive Decorations Grant
Seniors Festival Grant
Minor and Major Event Grant

Each of the grants offer different levels of financial assistance to support community projects and events in a bid to help boost the region’s economy.

Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe encouraged any eligible local community groups and organisations to check the program guidelines and if eligible apply for their share of funding.

“Council is committed to assisting the Greater Shepparton community in its recovery from COVID-19 and these grants are just one of the many measures we are undertaking,” she said.

“We are excited to see the return of events and community projects in the new year and these grants will be able to assist with this.

“I encourage the community to head to Council’s website to see what funding and grants are on offer. There might just be one suited to your community group, small town or sporting club that can help fund an event or community initiative.”

Council are hosting two Zoom Information Sessions on Wednesday, 12 January and Tuesday, 8 February for anyone interested in making an application and seeking further information. Each of the sessions will cover eligible community groups and projects, key application dates, grant amounts, how to apply and there will be an opportunity to have your questions answered.

To register for an information session, please visit the links below.

Wednesday, 12 January at 6pm. Eventbrite registration.

Tuesday, 8 February at 6pm. Eventbrite registration.