Greater Shepparton City Council approved the recommendation to financially assist eight local community projects under the Community Matching Grants Scheme at the April Ordinary Council Meeting.
Round Two of the 2020/2021 scheme will see a total of $32,510.85, GST inclusive, distributed across the region.
Community Matching Grants are designed to support projects from the Greater Shepparton community which:
- Build new social connections and partnerships within communities, or reinforce those that already exist
- Allow participation in a community activity, at all stages of the project from planning to completion
- Enable community members to acquire or develop a new skill
- Create, renew or revitalise places and spaces within the community.
Each project under the Community Matching Grants Scheme is required to provide a matching component of the total project cost, either through a cash or in-kind (material or labour) contribution.
Round Two 2020-2021 brings the total number of community projects funded since the scheme was introduced in 2011 to 270, with a total investment from Council of more than $651,000.
Council Mayor, Cr Kim O’Keeffe, congratulated each of the groups and clubs that submitted eligible applications.
“Council was extremely pleased to approve the financial assistance of eight projects around the region via the Community Matching Grants Scheme,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“Each of the projects will build on or strengthen the Greater Shepparton community and have a positive impact on services available to locals.”
Organisation | Project | Allocation Including GST |
Kidsafe Victoria | Hunter Boyle Swim Program | $4,950 |
Horses for Hope | Client Information System improvements | $5,000 |
St Alban’s Anglican Church Mooroopna | No 9 all-weather pergola | $5,000 |
Tatura & District Historical Society Inc. | Floor coverings | $5,000 |
Gowrie Street Community Hub | Get Cranking | $4,495 |
Rotary Club of Mooroopna | History book Rotary Club of Mooroopna | $2,500 |
Goulburn Region Pre School Association | Murchison Pre School | $4,400 |
Historical Society of Mooroopna Inc | Update computer system | $1,165.85 |
Total: $32,510.85
