Published on 27 October 2021
Murray River Council has awarded $30,699 in community grants to help support a wide range of community projects.
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations were able to apply for up to $3,000 for projects or events under the twice-annual grant round.
Murray River Council mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey said there was a great response to the grant program.
“There were many worthy projects submitted for consideration, highlight the amazing things that continue to go on in our towns, despite another challenging year.”
“The funded projects are spread throughout the council area, represent the diverse needs of our residents and will greatly promote the well-being of Murray River Council communities,” he said
The submitted applications represented a total funding request of $ 42,313, well above the $30,000 council had allocated towards the Community Grants Program.
The Assessment Panel recommended a total of fourteen projects be funded.
The successful organisations awarded funding are listed below:
Full Name
Project Title
Amount Recommended
Murray Haven Homes Ltd
Teaching old dogs new Tech.
$2,927.00
Moulamein Men's Shed & Rice Museum
Renew & Upgrade PPE for the Moulamein Men's Shed
$1,905.00
Moama Lions Club
Upgrading of Chip Fryer
$2,000.00
Gonn Mellool Rural fire brigade
Project Watertank
$3,000.00
Community Living & Respite Services Inc.
Johnno's Run at Home
Moulamein South Recreation Reserve Committee
Moulamein Community Gym split system
Kyalite Progress & Recreation Reserve Association
Kyalite Strategic Plan Development
$500.00
Moama Anglican Grammar
Indigenous Awareness Garden
$1,500.00
Echuca Moama Little Athletics Centre
Little Athletics Equipment
$1,869.00
Womboota School of Arts / Hall Committee
Table Tennis (exercise, communication, mental health)
$2,998.00
Wakool Soldier Settlers Memorial Walk Action Group
Preserving History of Wakool and the Local District
St John's Anglican Parish
St John's Community Garden
$2,500.00
Moama Cricket Club Inc
Inaugural Moama Womens Cricket Team
Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Land Council
Upgrade and Maintenance of Four Post Caravan & Camping
TOTAL
$30,699.00