Community grant extension

Ararat district community and sporting groups have an extra month to apply for the latest round of Ararat Rural City Council community grants.

Applications for the program will now close on March 29.

Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the grants provided money for projects and activities that built healthy, vibrant communities and sustained important community infrastructure.

He said the program also aimed to encourage groups to work together to share and benefit from community resources.

“Groups can apply for grants of up to $20,000 with matching funding for infrastructure projects, or up to $1000 for smaller projects that don’t require matching funds,” he said.

“It really is a great opportunity for commu- nity groups to obtain funds to support their projects, and we encourage anyone interested to apply.

“We love to see organisations being innovative and creative, and addressing needs within their communities when applying for grants, so get your thinking caps on and apply for a grant.”

Applicants can obtain an application form and fact sheet online at www.ararat.vic.gov. au, by phoning 5355 0200, or by calling into the council’s Ararat office at 59 Vincent Street.

Dr Harrison said the fact sheet provides more details on application requirements, categories and eligibility criteria.

The council is also recommending prospective applicants chat with the council’s community team by calling 5355 0200.