AN Ice Rink to add a new dimension to the next Mirboo North Winterfest, a grant of $8000 also towards Fish Creek’s Summer Carnival Celebration, and $10,000 towards the replacement and of the Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Cub’s practice nets.
It was a big night for the pet projects of local community groups when the South Gippsland Shire Council handed out its 2022/23 Round 2 Community Grants last Wednesday night July 19.
During the night, 25 applicants received funding for their projects with a total of $130,000 allocated.
The Community Grants Program aims to support community initiatives, projects and events. It is open to not-for-profit, community and volunteer organisations who may have a project or initiative that fits under the following categories:
- Minor Projects and Equipment (up to $5,000).
- Major Projects and Equipment (up to $10,000).
- Planning and Development Reports (up to $10,000).
- Festivals and Events (up to $10,000).
Delighted to be supporting a broad range of community projects was South Gippsland Mayor Cr Nathan Hersey.
“The Community Grants Program is a direct way for our community to receive support via funding from Council. These projects will go on to make a difference to not only the successful groups, but those who use their facilities and benefit from their support,” said Cr Hersey.
“With an investment from Council of just $130,000 for 25 projects and a total project cost of just over $721,000 it is easy to see the value of this program.
“I would like to personally thank those who took the time to put in applications for this round and for the work you do to make South Gippsland a better place to live for us all.
“The first round of 2023/24 Community Grants is open now. I encourage our community groups and volunteer run organisations to consider putting in an application to have your project supported by Council.”
Successful grant applicants
- Darlimurla Community Hall Committee: Purchase and Installation of two Air Conditioners, $3000.
- Friends of the Lyrebird Forest Walk Inc: Purchase of Replacement Vehicle, $8000
- Friends of the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard Inc: Toora Heritage Pear Orchard Fruit Care, $3000.
- Koonwarra Recreation Reserve Committee of Management: New toilets at Koonwarra Recreation Reserve $4000.
- Lions Club of Korumburra. Beautification of Wayside Stop and 75th Celebration Garden, $3000.
- Mardan-Mirboo North Landcare Group: Replacement of Outdoor Furniture and Baths Road Reserve in Mirboo North, $2000.
- Meeniyan Recreation Reserve Committee of Management: Community BBQ at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve, $6500
- Mirboo North Grainstore Committee of Management: Mirboo North Grainstore Master Plan, $8000.
- Nerrena Cricket Club Inc. Ground Drainage Project, $2500.
- Toora Bowls Club Inc. New Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners, $4000.
- Kongwak Hills Landcare Group: Love Your Reserve, $4000.
- Leongatha Business Association: Biketoberfest Leongatha, $4000.
- Meeniyan and District Historical Society: Secure, Share, Sustain: Meeniyan’s Digital Heritage, $6000.
- Milpara Community House Inc. Let’s Get to It, a Strategic Plan for Milpara Community House, $9000.
- Fish Creek Football Netball Club Inc: Underfoot Changes, $4000.
- Korumburra Tennis Club Inc: Seating and Shade, $2000.
- Leongatha Little Athletics Club: All Weather Jump Pit Surface Upgrade Part 2, $5000.
- Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak Cricket Club: Replacement and Upgrade of Outtrim Practice Nets Area, $10,000.
- Poowong and District Amateur Basketball Association: New Electronic Scoreboard, $4500.
- Tarwin Lower and District Bowls Club: Upgrading and Renovating our Ambulant Bathroom, $6000.
- Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve Community Asset Committee: Ovals Replanting Kikuyu and Santa Ana Couch, $9000.
- Fish Creek Carnival: Fish Creek Carnival Summer Celebration, $8000.
- Meeniyan Art Gallery: Strategic Plan Review, $5250.
- Mirboo Country Development Inc: Mirboo North Winterfest Ice Rink Installation, $8000.
- Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library: Mirboo North Playgroup and Toy Library Equipment and Toy Update, $1250.
New grants now open
Round One of the 2023/24 Community Grants Program is open now and closes, August 31. If you need assistance with your application, a number of drop-in sessions are available, or you can contact Sophie Bolding on 56629200.
More information on the Program can be found by visiting: http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants
