Moorabool’s non-profit community groups are encouraged to apply for the next round of a council-led community grants program.
Whether it is an upcoming project in mind or a need for new equipment, the Moorabool community grants program is aimed at providing a boost to local groups and residents.
By category, part of $60,000 in funding will be available in community strengthening grants, of $10,000 in community arts and culture grants, of $10,000 in community events grants, up to $100,000 in community development fund grants, and part of $10,400 in sustainability and environmental engagement grants.
According to the council, it has provided funding to hundreds of groups in the past through the program.
Mayor Paul Tatchell said the council had some fantastic applications for funding in its last round earlier this year, which will result in infrastructure and programs to benefit the community.
“Among the successful applicants were a community-organised Diwali Festival event, a new trailer for the Ballan Lions Club mobile BBQ and a series of Open Mic Nights in Blackwood set to liven up the township over Winter,” Cr Tatchell said.
“We’re looking forward to seeing what the community wants to fund this time around,” he said.
To help groups prepare a submission, the council will run an online grant writing workshop on Tuesday, July 29 from 6–7pm and drop-in sessions on Monday, August 4 in Bacchus Marsh, Tuesday, August 5 in Ballan, and Thursday, August 7 in Gordon.
Registrations for these can be made on the council’s website.
For further information, call the council’s community development team on 5366 7100.
Details: moorabool.vic.gov.au/communitygrants
