Round 3 of community grants awarded

Published on 21 April 2021

Community groups across the Shire were big winners at last night's Council meeting, with six applications recommended for full funding and one recommended for partial funding.

All up, more than $13,000 was allocated collectively to the successful applicants.

Eleven applications were received in total. Four were assessed as not eligible/unsuccessful.

Mayor, Cr Lesley Hewitt, said that eligible community groups can access funds in four rounds annually across five categories that support a range of community needs.

“Community grants allow community groups to fund projects that they may not have been able to deliver without support. It is an important way that Council invests in and supports the community,” said Cr Hewitt.

The successful projects and organisation are:

• Zelman Orchestra Concert - U3A Hepburn Shire Inc - $1,000

• Daylesford Debutante Ball 2021 - Daylesford Debutante Ball 2021 & Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre - $2,50

• Resourcing the Creswick Family History Group - Creswick Family History Group & Creswick Railway Workshop - $2,424

• Community Display Screen/Sport Scoreboard - Creswick Football Netball Club - $2,500

• Creswick New Residents Session - Creswick Railway Workshop - $1,400

• New Residents Welcome - Trentham Neighbourhood Centre - $945

• Kindergarten Room Equipment - Refresh Daylesford Community Childcare Centre - $2,500

Round 4 of the community grants program is open until 3 May 2021. Find more information at www.hepburn.vic.gov.au/community-grants-program.