Community Grants awarded across the area

Published on 27 November 2024

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Murray River Council has awarded $34,000 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 round one of the 24/25 Community Grants Program, which closed on 1 October.

Murray River Council mayor, John Harvie said the grant program is a great way to support local projects and committees.

“Our Community Grants Program assists community organisations to deliver initiatives that benefit the broader community.”

"It’s also a great avenue to further develop partnerships between community organisations and Council, so we’re once again pleased to back some exciting community projects."

30 applications were received by council under the funding round.

“Council received $78,000 worth of project applications from the community, which really does highlight the amazing things going on right across our region,” Cr Harvie said.

“There were many worthy projects submitted for consideration, however the final funded projects are spread throughout the Council area and represent the diverse needs of our residents.”

The Assessment Panel recommended 14 projects for funding, as listed below:

 

Group

Project Title

Grant amount

Moulamein Preschool Inc

Moulamein Day Care

$ 3,000

Bunnaloo

Hall Committee

Defibrillator

$ 3,000

Mathoura Preschool

Picnic Table

$ 455

Border Flywheelers Club Inc.

Standard Boiler and Reciprocating Steam Engine Training for Regional Volunteers.

$ 3,000

Tooleybuc Cricket Club affiliated with the Tooleybuc Sporting Club

New Fridge

$ 2,650

Noorong Community Centre

Basketball and seating

$ 3,000

Murray Haven Homes Ltd

Photography project with High School – print and frame

$ 3,000

Caldwell Hall Management Committee

New Sound System – speakers, mix amplifier and microphone

$ 3,000

Moulamein Community Development Inc

Automated drip irrigation system and concrete path

$ 2,998

Moulamein Lawn Tennis Club

Furnish and shade structure

$ 3,000

Echuca Moama Triathlon Club Inc.

Triclub trolley and road signage

$ 1,059

Wakool Soldier Settlers Memorial Walk Action Group

Honouring local servicemen from Wakool and the surrounding district

$ 2,829

Barham Koondrook Cricket Club Incorporated

Barham Recreation Reserve Cricket Net Improvements

$ 2,900

Moama Echuca Touch Football Association

PA System for Announcements

$ 1,116

TOTALS

$ 34,997

 

 

 

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