Community grants on offer

Make your vision a reality by applying for a grant through the Strathbogie Shire Council’s Community Grants Program. Community group members interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to attend one of four upcoming information sessions to find out more detail about the application process. Mayor Cr Amanda McClaren said the community grants program is a great way for residents to receive funding and see an idea or initiative they had been working on come to fruition. She said grants were available for 2020-2021 under four community categories including Active and Healthy Communities, Arts, Culture and Events, Environmental and Sustainability and Facilities and Infrastructure. Strathbogie Shire Council utilises the SmartyGrants platform for all community funding applications. “As a Council, we are passionate about supporting our community members to achieve their goals both individually but also collectively as a Shire,” Cr McClaren said. “By supporting communities at a grass roots level with funding, everyone benefits. “I would really encourage everyone to get along to the information sessions which will prove invaluable for the ensuing application process.” The information sessions will be held at: Euroa Conference Centre (Bury St entry), 25 March, 6pm to 8pm Nagambie Youth Hub, 26 Filson St, 26 March, 2pm to 4pm Avenel Preschool, 31 Watson St, 26 March, 6pm to 8pm Violet Town Community Complex, 35 Cowslip Street, 27 March 2pm to 4pm