More money is being distributed to community groups in the Murrindindi region.

Flowerdale Community House is likely to receive $5000, after Councillors assess the recommendations of the Grants and Contributions Panel.

Highlands Community Hall has been recommended to receive $1761.45.

The Mothers Day Foundation is likely to receive $2000 of municipal funds for a scholarship fund.

The Panel has aready awarded $2700 to Alexandra Football-Netball Club, and $500 to Flowerdale Primary School.

There are a range of funding streams under the program including:
• fee reductions (and waivers by exception)
• quick response grants
• sponsorships (including eligible individuals)
• governance and capacity building
• community projects and events
• small and new tourism events
• events of state significance
• business growth or establishment
• industry or economy growth.

Flowerdale Primary School have submitted an application to pay for the costs of the Healthy Eating and Active Living Week. The program will include a visit by the Life Education Van, grocery items (for healthy lunch) and vegetables seedlings/fruit trees.

Alexandra Football and Netball Club submitted an application to support the home game costs to run the 2009 Bushfires reflections, ANZAC Spirit and Local Sports Community celebration event including supporting free entry, umpiring and game balls.

Highlands Community Hall Committee submitted an application to contribute to the cost of a defibrillator. The Bendigo Community Bank (Yea) has committed to contributing $1750.

Mother’s Day Classic Foundation sought sponsorship to support the Walk All Over Breast Cancer for Alexandra, Yea and District which will raise funds to fight breast cancer. The funds will cover the cost of activities at the end of the walk such as live music and children’s activities.

Flowerdale Community House submitted an application for $5,000 to support the cost of installing 24 solar panels, an inverter on the roof of the Flowerdale Community House and the removal of 2 small solar panels.