Community Grant applications close 31 August 2019

Published on 23 August 2019

Community groups and organisations within the Gannawarra have eight days to finalise applications and submit them through Gannawarra Shire Council’s annual Community Grants program.

The popular program will provide up to $5,000 per successful application to support local projects, events and activities.

“Numerous community groups and organisations have already made contact with Council regarding the program,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“Council thanks those groups who have already submitted their application and encourages organisations still considering applying to do so as soon as possible.”

Grant applications can be submitted through the online SmartyGrants system, accessible via Council’s website, under the following categories:

Mayor Learmonth said the Community Grants program is designed to complement the Gannawarra Shire Council Plan 2017-2021 and help fund community goals for the nine towns and districts located across the Gannawarra.

“Groups looking to apply for funding are urged to first refer to the Council Plan, which can be viewed on Council’s website, and their relevant community profile to ensure their project complements the priorities of the community and Council,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Council to discuss a project idea before submitting a grant application.”

Applications close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 August 2019.

For further information and to access the online application portal, please visit Council's website or email [email protected]