Kickstart your initiative with a Community Strengthening Grant
Published on 29 August 2024
Applications are now open for Moira Shire Council’s Community Strengthening Grants Program, with grants of up to $10,000 on offer.
Chair Administrator Dr Graeme Emonson PSM emphasised that the Community Strengthening Grants Program is designed to fund projects or initiatives that fall within the following streams: arts and culture; community events; equipment; environmental sustainability; health promotion; tourism; and small, low risk capital projects.
“Our Community Strengthening Grants are an essential part of Council’s grants program and provide an excellent opportunity for community groups to launch new initiatives or projects that they would not otherwise be able to do,” said Dr Emonson.
“These grants, which offer up to $10,000, can support projects that enhance the community and contribute to the development of services, the management of facilities, the organisation of events, and the promotion of health or environmental sustainability.”
“In the past, we have seen these funds used for a variety of purposes, from arts and culture projects, such as workshops, exhibitions, and public art installations, to health promotion activities that encourage active, healthy lifestyles, and education initiatives.”
Moira Shire Council’s Community Grants team will be able to provide application assistance at one- on-one sessions by appointment in Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga:
- Numurkah Community Learning Centre: Tuesday 10 September 2024, 9.30am – 11.30am
- Nathalia Library: Tuesday 10 September 2024, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
- Moira Shire Council Service Centre, Cobram: Wednesday 11 September 2024, 9am – 11am
- Moira Shire Council Service Centre, Yarrawonga: Wednesday 11 September 2024, 1pm – 3pm
To book in a time, please contact Council’s Community Grants team on 03 5871 9222.
Applicants are encouraged to read the Community Strengthening Grants Guidelines for eligibility requirements, exclusions, and terms and conditions.
For more information or to apply for a Community Strengthening Grant, please visit Moira Shire Council’s website: https://www.moira.vic.gov.au/Community/Community-Grants
Applications close on Monday 14 October 2024.