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Baw Baw Shire Council grants over $95,000 to 25 community groups, with more funding coming in February 2025

Baw Baw Shire Council has awarded over $95,000 to 25 non-profits through its Community Grants Program, supporting projects that enhance community sustainability, health, and well-being. Applications for the next round open in February 2025.

By news@gippsland - 16th September 2024 - Back to News

Council has awarded over $95,000 in funding to 25 non-profit community organisations and associations across Baw Baw Shire through its Community Grants Program. The Community Grants Program supports non-profit groups and organisations to undertake activities that help the community to be sustainable, healthy, and thriving.

Baw Baw Shire Community Grants Program supports not for profit groups and organisations to undertake activities that help the community to be sustainable, healthy, and thriving

Funding recipients

The successfully funded community projects include:

Aberfeldy & District Association Inc.

$2,976.40 for the purchase of assorted gardening tools and fencing for the maintenance of the Aberfeldy Community Hub

Aus. Hair of the Dog Rescue

$5,000 for the purchase and hire of a 950 Series Arch and event timing services for the Barkin Mad Ultra Run.

Baw Baw Sustainability Network Inc

$5,000 for website design, social media, and printing for the Creative Harvest Festival.

Baw Baw Veterans Cricket Club Inc

$2,401.87 for the purchase of club kit provisions including cricket bats, helmets, bowling machine, balls, wheel bag, stumps, leg guards and measuring tape

Baw Baw Radio Modellers Association Gippsland Inc

$2,040 for the purchase of a defibrillator and first aid kit

Drouin Cricket Club

$4,090 for the purchase of a Frogbox video capture kit and streaming passes

Drouin Men's Shed

$3,200 for construction of a concrete path from the shed to toilet

Drouin Uniting Church for Drouin Combined Churches Committee

$1,678.23 for delivery of the promotional pamphlet for the 2024 Drouin Christmas Carols by Australia Post

Ellinbank Badminton Club Inc

$3,180 for the purchase of 100 dozen RSL classic shuttles for the "Shuttles for The Community" project

Erica and District Historical Society Inc

$5,000 for the purchase of an extendable table and chairs

Gippsland Umpires Association

$4,958.35 for installation of various facility security and equipment protection devices

Gladiators Basketball Club

$3,701.73 for the purchase of various coaching bags and boards, and dome sets with stands

Hillend & Grove Rovers Football Netball Club

$5,000 for the purchase of an outdoor netball scoreboard

The Scout Association of Australia, Victorian Branch for Warragul Scouts Group

$5,000 for the purchase of a fit for purpose camping trailer

Tetoora Road Community Centre - Community Asset Committee

$1,947.20 for the purchase of a wheelbarrow, lockable garage cabinets and teardrop display flags

Thorpdale Mechanics Institute Reserve

$4,993 for the purchase of labour and materials for repair and maintenance of the front entry area

Warragul Amateur Swimming Club Inc

$5,000 for the purchase of portable sun protection shade marquees for swimmers, parents and volunteers

Warragul Camera Club

$4,000 for venue hire and catalogue printing for the Warragul National Photographic Competition and Exhibition

Warragul Farmers Market

$4,737 for event entertainment hire for the Country Fun Filled Family Fair event

Warragul Municipal Band

$4,999 towards feasibility and musical equipment for Satellite Music Education Programs

Warragul RSL Sub Branch Inc for Warragul RSL Pipes and Drums Band

$4,840 for the purchase of drum carriers and drum cases

Warragul Toastmasters Club Inc

$2,646.94 for the purchase of conference camera and associated equipment to support digital and online learning

West Gippsland Bush Walkers Inc

$2,279 for the purchase of essential office computer equipment

Western Park Cricket Club

$2,200 for the purchase of a deep cycle battery

Yarragon Arts Council

$4,900 for performing artist fees for the Yarragon Studio Festival
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Annemarie McCabe congratulated all successful recipients on receiving funding for their respective community projects.

Funding Fosters community

Cr McCabe said, "Council has a proud history of working with community groups and volunteers to deliver the projects, programs, events and equipment that matter. We are thrilled to share over $95,000 in community grant funding across 25 community organisations throughout Baw Baw Shire - each doing important work to foster community spirit."
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Successful projects align with the Baw Baw Shire Council Plan and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan.
Submissions for a second round of Community Grants will open in February 2025. For more information on this program, visit the Baw Baw Community Grants Program website.

Pictures from Baw Baw shire Council Facebook page.

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