Community Grants opening soon

Published on 02 February 2022

Round 3 of Community Grants will open next week on 8 February 2022.

This round will include the category Charitable Purposes. If you are a community group who would like to provide programs, activities or events for vulnerable or disadvantaged community members contact an officer today.

This grant is available for existing and ongoing programs. Council is offering $65,000 in Community Grants this financial year to not for profit Community Groups or organisations for the benefit of the Hepburn Shire Community.

Mayor, Cr Tim Drylie, said that community grants gave community groups with some muchneeded assistance to deliver important programs.

“These grants help community groups bring ideas to life and deliver programs that may not have been possible without some assistance. I encourage community groups to get involved and apply for a chance to secure a portion of this available funding,” said Cr Drylie.

Round 3 categories include:

A. Active and Engaged Communities

B. Quality Community Infrastructure (including small equipment)

C. Sustainable Environments

D. Children’s Program (specifically for 8 - 12 years)

E. Charitable Purposes Round 3 will open 8 February and close 1 March 2022.

Council Officers are available for community groups to contact regarding ideas and to get advice about the application process. For further information please contact an Officer on 5348 2306