Community grants offer

Applications for Horsham Rural City Council’s Community Grants Program are now open for not-for-profit groups.

Clubs and organisations can apply for a share of funding for projects that directly benefit residents via the council’s website until February 28.

Grants during the past 12 months have created dozens of projects from $201,436 in allocated funding.

Mayor Robyn Gulline said community organisations were the lifeblood of the region.

“The council is proud of its community grants program, which has helped hundreds of notfor-profit groups, committees, clubs and organisations to bring their ideas to life,” she said.

“In the past we have allocated funding to groups for sporting equipment, clubroom refurbishments, hall upgrades, marketing and logistical costs for events.

“I hope to see a diverse range of applications for this funding round, supporting communityled projects from all corners of the city.”

Cr Gulline said grants of up to $10,000 were available from this year’s program.

“The majority of successful applications range between $500 and $5000 and are awarded to not-for-profit organisations to enhance facilities to people in the Horsham municipality,” she said.

“Applications are assessed against a range of criteria, including demonstrated need and level of community benefit.”

Cr Gulline said perspective applicants should read the program guidelines.

“It’s important to speak with a council officer, listed in the guidelines, about your application to give it every chance of success,” she said.

To be eligible for funding, projects must happen between July 1 and June 30 2023.

People can find out more about eligibility and apply on council’s website, www.hrcc.vic. gov.au.