This funding was awarded to 26 local groups, clubs and organisations as part of four grant programs including Community Matching Grants Round One 2021/2022, Small Town Festive Event Grants 2021, Australia Day Grants 2022, and Major and Minor Event Grants Round One 2021/2022.
Each year Council provides grants as a one-off financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations running local projects and activities in a bid to strengthen and support the community.
Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe thanked each of the local groups who applied for one of the grant categories and congratulated those who were successful in securing funding.
“Council’s Community Grants Program is an important initiative to help support locals in hosting events, running activities and creating programs to help benefit the wider region,” she said.
“A big congratulations to those people who were successful in receiving a grant through this funding round.
“For those who were unsuccessful, we encourage you all to apply again in the next round to secure your own share of funding.”
Council’s Community Grant Programs Round Two opens on Monday 10 January 2022 and closes on Monday, 28 February 2022. Council will hold two information sessions online for anyone seeking to make an application.
For more information about the information sessions, grants and how to apply, visit Council’s Community Grants page.
Community Matching Grants Program 2021/2022
| Organisation | Project | Grant awarded (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Tatura and District Historical Society Inc. | Powered Entrance Door | $5,000 |
| Tallygaroopna Men's Shed Inc. | Men’s Shed Security Improvement Project | $760 |
| Mooroopna Croquet Club | Updating Outdated Hoops | $1,750 |
| Karramomus Hall and Recreation Reserve | Karramomus Hall Refurbishment | $3,000 |
| GV Extreme Sport/Valley Sport | Shepparton Skatepark Series | $5,000 |
| Goulburn Valley Aero Club | New Kitchen | $5,000 |
| Congupna Tallygaroopna Landcare Group | Feature Garden Seat for park at Congupna | $720 |
| Central Park Recreation Reserve | Concept Plan for Central Park Rec Reserve | $4050 |
| TOTAL | $25,280 |
Small Town Festive Event Grants 2021
| Group | Event | Grant awarded (No GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Lions Club of Toolamba Inc. | Toolamba Festival | $1,900 |
| Tatura Lions Club | Carols on the Move | $2,200 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna | Mooroopna Carols | $2,200 |
| Fijian Community Association Victoria Inc. | Pasifika Christmas event (Mooroopna) | $700 |
| TOTAL | $7,000 |
Australia Day Grants 2022
| Organisation | Event | Grant awarded (No GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Murchison Australia Day Committee | Murchison Australia Day | $3,000 |
| Tatura Australia Day Committee | Tatura Australia Day | $3,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Mooroopna | Mooroopna Australia Day | $1,400 |
| Arcadia Committee of Management | Arcadia Australia Day | $500 |
| Toolamba Lions Club | Toolamba Australia Day | $1,000 |
| TOTAL | $8,900 |
Minor and Major Event Grants Round One 2021/2022
| Organisation | Grant awarded (ex GST) |
|---|---|
| Lions Club of Tatura | $2,500 |
| Goulburn Valley Branch of the Avicultural Society of Australia Inc | $1,500 |
| Shepparton Farmers and Speciality Market | $2,000 |
| Q+ | $2,000 |
| Shepparton Cycling Club | $2,000 |
| Fruit Growers Victoria | $4,000 |
| Lifestyle Shepparton Social Club | $1,000 |
| Karramomus Hall and Recreation Reserve | $1,000 |
| Filipino Australian Friends Association | $1,000 |
| TOTAL | $17,000 |
