Wellington Shire Council is again calling on community groups seeking up to $5,000 project funding to apply for the second round of Community Assistance Grants for 2019.
Applications are now open for the grants, available to assist in the funding of initiatives that build capacity, promote participation and work together to maintain community assets and support cultural development.
Funding applications are currently being invited from Wellington Shire not for profit groups seeking funding of $2,000 to $5,000 in the following categories:
Wellington Shire Council Mayor Alan Hall said previous successful applicants presented strong cases of how Council funding would greatly benefit the communities of Wellington Shire.
“I look forward to seeing a broad range of applications again through this round of Community Assistance Grants and encourage groups considering seeking funding to send in their applications before 1 August,” Cr Hall said.
Council will also hold information sessions to assist community organisations with their applications.
Three sessions will be held at the Wellington Shire Council office, Desailly St, Sale on:
Two further sessions will also be held at:
Bookings essential by phoning the Community Facilities Planning and Grants Officer on 1300 366 244
Council offers two rounds of Community Assistance Grants each year, as well as Quick Response Grants of up to $2,000.00 for minor community events, projects and facilities which are available all year round.
For more information, visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/communitygrants.