Council’s annual grants opportunities opening soon

Published on 25 February 2020

Residents are encouraged to apply for Council’s annual grant programs, the Community Funding Scheme and the Events and Festivals Grant Program, which will open on Monday 2 March.

The Community Funding Scheme provides funds to not-for-profit community groups for programs and initiatives that benefit the shire and meet local needs in line with Council goals.

The scheme is open to all incorporated and community-based not-for-profit groups currently operating or being established in Macedon Ranges Shire.

A total of $180,000 is available in this year’s grant scheme.

Applications will remain open until Monday 6 April. For more information, call Emilie Byrne on (03) 5422 0206 or email [email protected]

Events and festivals provide significant social and economic benefits for the shire each year. In recognition of the positive outcomes of events and festivals for community and business, Council runs an annual grants scheme.

The Events and Festivals Grant Program assists groups and organisations seeking funding and/or in-kind support for events and festivals within the shire.

The program has three different tiers depending on the size, focus and complexity of the proposed event or festival.

Applications will remain open until Monday 6 April. For more information, call Nicole Pietruschka on (03) 5421 9521 or email [email protected]

A free workshop which will cover relevant information specific to both Council's major grant programs will be held in Woodend this month.

Participants will be provided with a more in-depth look into content specific to each grant. The session will be held on Friday 28 February from 6.30pm at the Woodend Community Centre, corner High and Forest streets (adjacent to Woodend Library).

Register now