Latrobe City Council has awarded $488,346 in funding for 44 community projects through Round 1 of the 2026/27 Community Grants Program.
The funding spans capital works, community wellbeing projects and local events. Projects allocated funding include sporting infrastructure and facility upgrades, accessibility and security improvements, programs supporting community participation and wellbeing, and events bringing residents and visitors together.
Latrobe City Mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson said the grants would support local organisations delivering important projects and activities across the community.
“Our Community Grants Program provides valuable support to the volunteers, clubs and community groups that help make Latrobe City a great place to live, work and play,” Cr Gibson said.
“This round of funding will support projects that improve community facilities, bring people together and create more opportunities for local residents to get involved in community life.
“Council is proud to invest more than $480,000 in projects that will deliver lasting benefits across our City.
“These grants will help local organisations create safer, more accessible spaces and continue the great work they do for residents of all ages across Latrobe City.”
Projects allocated funding include upgraded cricket nets for Jeeralang Boolarra Cricket Club, a digital scoreboard for Police Boys Junior Football Club, an accessible outdoor shelter at Churchill Community Garden, a new clubroom for Latrobe Valley Equestrian Club and lighting upgrades for local soccer clubs.
Community wellbeing recipients include Latrobe Orchestra Incorporated, Yinnar and District Memorial Hall, Tyers Community Playgroup and Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby.
Supported events include the Churchill Community Family Fishing and Fun Day, Berryden Working Sheep Dog Trial, Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition 2027 and Traralgon Annual Basketball Tournament.
