Community groups from across the region have received support under the latest round of community grants.
The Campaspe Shire Council grants are designed to empower not-for-profit organisations, community groups and initiatives that contribute to the vibrancy and strength of our region through projects, events and exhibitions.
The grants were awarded to:
- Echuca Federal Band: $2609.10 to buy new equipment for the band.
- Echuca Moama Theatre Company: $4000 to assist the group with buying split systems for the comfort of patrons.
- Echuca Neighbourhood House: $2454 to buy new equipment to assist with the delivery of the ‘Food for the Soul’ program.
- Lockington Community Care Committee: $2091 to buy outdoor furniture for the residents of Waterwheel Court.
- Lockington Neighbourhood House: $1000 to contribute to bringing PubSing to the Lockington community.
- Lockington Living Heritage Centre: $1931.31 to buy an external roller shutter for the kitchen window.
- Red Knights Int. Motorcycle Club Aus.14 Inc: $3000 to support the community Christmas lunch in Rushworth.
- St John Ambulance Australia (Campaspe division): $2990.15 to buy new equipment for volunteer first aid training.
Community grants are now open for four rounds a year, across four grant streams. If you’re considering applying, round three is open until August 26, and round four opens November 1.
Visit council’s website for details.