Gippsland › Latest news › Latrobe Local News
Community Grants and Sponsorship Program for 2022/23 awarded by Latrobe City
Latrobe City Council would like to congratulate the successful applicants from Round One of the 2022/23 Community Grants and Sponsorship Program.
Eighty applicants were successful in receiving funding for their projects with $278,472.79 in Community Grants and $42,500 in Community Sponsorship awarded across seven categories. The Community Grants Program aims to support community initiatives, projects and events that support the local region. They have positive social and economic benefits for the broader community and ensure that community, volunteer and not-for-profit organisations have additional funds to support their projects.
Latrobe City Community Grants program is a way of acknowledging the contribution that individuals and groups make to the Latrobe City community life
Grants information
Those who didn't have a chance to apply for Round One or were unsuccessful are encouraged to apply for Round Two of the program which opens on 30 January 2023.
Applicants are advised to contact council's Grants Officer on 1300 367 700 or grants@latrobe.vic.gov.au for assistance. For more information on the grant application process please visit Community Grants and Sponsorship page.
Looking forward to the results
Mayor of Latrobe City, Councillor Kellie O'Callaghan congratulated the successful applicants and looked forward to the results this funding would achieve. "Congratulations to all our successful applicants for Round One of the 2022/23 Community Grants and Sponsorship Program. We are proud to deliver over $320,000 in this round of funding that will facilitate eighty fantastic projects for our community."
"This funding supports a wide range of community groups across our region and is a great way for us to recognise the contribution they make to life in Latrobe City," said Cr. O'Callaghan.
A full list of successful applicants will be released with the council meeting minutes page.
Pictures from Latrobe City Council Facebook page.
Source: www.gippsland.com
Published by: news@gippsland.com
Community feedback strengthens Wellington's Road Management Plan, highlighting priorities for road upgrades
East Gippsland kids invited to join and send entries for National Water Week poster competition by 12 September 2025
Future Wellington Community feedback shapes draft plans, final input invited before 16 July 2025
Gippsland Water commits to keeping customer bills affordable despite cost of living pressures
Have your say on Latrobe's draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026 - 2029 until 29 July 2025
Latrobe City Council endorses new Council Plan and Community Vision 2025-2029 to guide Latrobe's future growth
Wellington Shire Councillors advocate for region's needs at National Local Government Assembly in Canberra on 24 - 27 June 2025
East Gippsland tourism and hospitality masterclass to build sustainable, resilient businesses and grow positive
Southern Rural Water celebrates 30 years of service with modernisation, partnerships and sustainable water
