Applications open for Riverina Water’s $100,000 Enriching Communities

Riverina Water is once again offering $100,000 in funding for projects that enhance the social, cultural, and environmental life for people within their supply area.

Applications are open for Riverina Water’s Enriching Communities grants program, with eligible groups, clubs and organisations able to apply for a maximum $20,000 each.

“The Enrich grants program is in its second year now and is an integral part of our Customer and Community Engagement Strategy,” CEO Andrew Crakanthorp said.

“As an organisation we are committed to doing more than supplying water – we want to enable our region to thrive and enrich the lives of the people who call the Riverina home.

"Once again, grant applications can address any of our primary focus areas: community, health and wellbeing, water conservation and education, arts and culture, and sustainability and the environment.

“The Enriching Communities program is accepting applications until 28 October. I highly encourage eligible groups and clubs to seize this opportunity and collaborate with us to support your community projects and initiatives.”

Riverina Water has held four previous grants programs under different formats, making a variety of projects possible such as upgrades to community facilities, sporting infrastructure, multicultural art projects and First Nations programs. Last year’s Enriching Communities grant round saw funding awarded to groups such as Riding for the Disabled Wagga, Holbrook Meals on Wheels, the Lockhart Historical Society, and the Oaklands Memorial Hall. 

The Enriching Communities funding allocations for each Council in Riverina Water’s supply area are $40,000 for Wagga Wagga City Council, and $20,000 each for Lockhart Shire, Greater Hume and Federation.

“Our network spans four local government areas, extending from north of Wagga to Humula, down to Woomargama, across to Oaklands, and up to Morundah,” Mr. Crakanthorp said.

“We have allocated funding pools for each council area within our supply boundary, ensuring that communities and organisations of all sizes can benefit from this program.”

To learn more and apply online, visit rwcc.nsw.gov.au/grants.

Applications close 9am, Monday 28 October 2024.