Applications for HRCC's annual Community Development Grants Program will open on Monday 3 February for not-for-profit groups to deliver projects that directly benefit residents.
Mayor Ian Ross said the Community Development Grants program was one of four streams, with the Events Grants round to open later in May this year. Urgent Need Small Grants and Youth Grants are open all year round.
"Community Development Grants are open for application during February each year," he said.
"I encourage community groups to plan their grant application early as there are changes to the on-line application form this year," Cr Ross said.
"Read the guidelines, plan your project, and importantly speak with our Grants Team, about your application to ensure it meets the guidelines to give it every chance of success," he said.
"Grant information sessions are being held in Natimuk and Horsham on February 11 and 12 that will explain the changes. I encourage all prospective applicants to attend. Details of the workshops are on Council's website."
Applications open 4 February and close 4 March.
Cr Ross said the annual grants program was important to our local community organisations who sustain our region.
"The community development grants are always very popular, with over $137,000 allocated over the past 12 months to 41 local organisations," he said.
"Grants up to $10,000 were available for the annual funding round, with the majority of successful applications between $500 and $5,000 for projects that enhance the provision of facilities or delivery of services to people in the Horsham municipality."
