Murrindindi Shire Council has received 15 applications for grants or contributions from local community groups, organisations and businesses, which together total $95,737.

Council’s Grants and Contributions Program provides the opportunity for local community groups, not-for-profit organisations and businesses to seek funding to support a range of activities and initiatives which contribute to broader community wellbeing, visitation and economic development. 

At its Ordinary Meeting in Yea on Wednesday (July 24), Council will consider applications for business and industry development grants from Bonfire Station, Kinglake Distillery and Marysville Jazz Festival

In addition, Council’s Community Grants Assessment Panel has recommended Council support applications from Strath Creek Halls and Reserves Committee, the Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association (on behalf of Marysville Golf Course), the Terip Terip Recreation Reserve Inc, Kinglake West Primary School and the Yea Show Night Carnival.

As part of this process, Council officers have already approved fee waivers or reductions for Axiom Architects Pty Ltd (on behalf of Scouts Victoria), the Alexandra Community Christmas Tree Festival, the Yea Saleyards Committee of Management, Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre, Yea Community House’s YAPPERS Group, Flowerdale Sports Club Inc and Big Hill Events.

Deputy Mayor Cr Leigh Dunscombe said Council believes it’s really important to support our community in delivering important services and opportunities to residents in all corners of our Shire. Likewise, we know the wider and longer-term value of helping businesses and industries expand.

“If you’re interested in applying for support from Council, there are six streams available. I really encourage you to check out the eligibility criteria, financial support limits and assessment timeframes for each at www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au/grants,” Cr Dunscombe said.

– Contributed