#GreatNewsThursday – Council Announces $163,000 in Community Grants

25 Jul 2024

Community groups across Strathbogie Shire Council will receive nearly $170,000 with 19 projects endorsed through two funding streams at the July Council meeting.

Administrator Peter Stephenson said it was fantastic to be able to support local community projects to a total of $163,000 especially as these community groups are backed extensively with volunteers.

“These grants provide funds for important community led projects that complement the Community Vision and strategic focus areas of our Council Plan 2021-25,” Mr Stephenson said.

The grant funding was awarded through two streams:

  • Community Strengthening Grants: Up to $10,000
  • Reducing Emissions Grant: Up to $20,000

Council awarded 19 applications to the total of $163,000 excluding GST to these organisations and community groups;

Community Strengthening Applicant/Organisation Funding allocated to

  • Avenel Active Inc. $8,665 – multiple projects
  • Tablelands Community Centre Inc. $10,000 – indigenous artist workshops
  • Euroa Agricultural Society Inc. $10,000 – AV equipment
  • Go Nagambie Inc. $6,970 – lighting Kirwans Bridge
  • Avenel Bowling Club Inc. $7,691 – aluminium seating
  • Nagambie Soccer Club $10,000 – soccer goals and storage container
  • Strathbogie Sporting and Recreation Club Inc. $5,712 – multiple projects
  • Strathbogie Tablelands History Group $3,500 – glass display cabinet
  • Strathbogie Tablelands Action Group Inc. $1,329 – multiple projects
  • Avenel Golf Club Inc. $3,894 – replace gas ovens with electric ovens
  • Strathbogie Golf Club Inc. $10,000 – diesel motor and pump
  • Longwood Action Group Inc. $10,000 – historical signage
  • Strathbogie Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $5,460 – multiple projects

Reducing Emissions Applicant/Organisation Funding allocated 

  • Violet Town Action Group Inc. $20,000 – new energy efficient floodlights
  • Nagambie Senior Citizens Inc. $9,080 – new energy efficient dishwasher
  • Strathbogie Memorial Hall Inc. $20,000 – solar and battery power system
  • Violet Town Football Netball Club Inc. $8,659 – new higher energy rated dishwashers
  • Strathbogie Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $3,500 – install energy efficient split system
  • Nagambie Lakes Men’s Shed Inc. $8,540– installation of solar panels

“The 13 Community Strengthening Grants provide our communities with funding for projects they have identified to enhance their community. Best of all, these are community-led projects that the Council can support with grants,” Mr Stephenson added.

The Reducing Emissions Grant is a new stream, introduced in 2024-25 in response to the expressed need in the community. The six Reducing Emissions Grants support Council’s Climate Change Action Plan and include initiatives such as upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, converting gas to electric appliances, and restoring renewable energy sources and storage.

Quick response grants are available all year round, and more information can be found on the Strathbogie Shire website Community Grants page.

Greater detail on each of the above projects can be found in the July Council Agenda paper on Councils website www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au/meetings

Further details regarding these exciting projects will be available as the projects are delivered.