WHITTLESEA: $2.5m for community grants


More than $2.5 million in community grants have been allocated in 2024-25 to support community groups, businesses, sporting groups, individuals and emergency services in the city of Whittlesea.
More than $320,000 has been allocated to 41 applicants. Tis ncluded grants as part of the Female Inclusion in Sport Program and ongoing support to Community Based Emergency Services.
Three individual grants, six small grants, nine medium grants, five large grants and one unincorporated group grant were allocated to support programs and events ranging from multicultural celebrations, Christmas celebrations and training for volunteers.
In total, 174 applicants were allocated funding in 2024-25.
City of Whittlesea Mayor, Cr Martin Taylor (pictured), said: “Our successful community grants program is continuing to help support local groups within our community, by providing much needed support to deliver a diverse range of events, programs, and initiatives that not only bring people together, but also provide opportunities to connect and celebrate culture.”
Upcoming events proudly supported by the City of Whittlesea Community Grants Program
are Dusshera Mela and the Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival, both on Saturday (Oct. 4).