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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