Applications for the second round of Council’s Greater Grants Program for 2021/22 will open at 9:00am Tuesday 18 January 2022.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Bruach Colliton said now is the time for community groups and members to start thinking about the projects needing a financial boost, that have the potential to support local communities.
“With Greater Grants applications opening in mid-January, now is the perfect time for our community groups and individuals to really start thinking about what projects may be eligible for a Council grant. Potentially, these are projects that can help reconnect our communities after what has been another challenging year,” said Cr Colliton.
“Once again there will be a broad range of grant categories available including Community Infrastructure, Arts and Cultural Development, Community Strengthening, Tourism and Events, Environmental Sustainability, and Heritage.
“Our Greater Grants are always very popular so I encourage all community groups who have a project idea or initiative they may need financial assistance with to get in touch with our grants team directly as soon as possible to have a chat about eligibility requirements,” concluded Cr Colliton.
A wide variety of groups were awarded first round of Greater Grants funding for 2021/22 including:
• Cavendish Men’s Shed – Cavendish Men’s Shed Promotional Trailer
• Byaduk Spring Show Inc – Byaduk Spring Show
• Balmoral Golf Club – Clubrooms Upgrade
• The Scout Association of Australia, Victoria Branch, Hamilton Scouts – New Signage
• Dunkeld Community Centre – Sterling Place Eco Printer
• Standing Tall Hamilton Inc – Program Signage
• Wannon-Nigretta Community Group – Wannon History Display Cabinet
Council’s Greater Grants program offers eligible community groups to access up to $15,000 per financial year for initiatives, events and projects that directly benefit the Southern Grampians Shire. Applications for more than $2,500 must demonstrate cash or in-kind contributions and must provide evidence of cash held, or must be able to demonstrate their financial capacity.
Eligibility criteria and information on how to apply, including the full guidelines and application form (once open) are available on Council’s grants page http://www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/grants or by contacting Customer Service on 5573 0444.
*Applications close 4:00pm Friday 18 February 2022.