Small Towns Community Celebration Grants

This grant provides funding to small town community groups who wish to hold celebrations recognising our national day between the dates of 24-29 January 2025.

This grant aims to support and strengthen the community by providing funding for an event that has the capacity to attract the whole community to come together, and celebrate what’s great about our community.

Support will be provided through grants funding, in-kind support, usage of Council owned event equipment, and marketing and promotion assistance. Funding is only available for events that will be held within the Greater Shepparton municipality.

Full guidelines for this grant are available for download below. If you require assistance with the application process staff are available to help you.

Grant information sessions are conducted at various times during the year.

This grant is NOW OPEN and will close on Sunday 11 August 2024 at 5pm.

To apply:  Visit Council's SmartyGrants portal

Greater Shepparton City Council warmly welcomes your application. Please read the Guidelines below carefully to prior to making application.

Note: If an application is approved, a grant may vary from the sum applied for. Grants will be determined after all applications have been received and assessed according to the intention of the Small Town Community Celebration Grants and the eligibility of the application.