Six Mildura Rural City Council grants opening soon

Published on 17 January 2017

Community Groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for one of six Mildura Rural City Council grants when applications open on Monday 6 February 2017.

Funding is available through the following grants programs:

  • Arts Development
  • Community Partnership
  • Commercial Waste Management
  • Events Funding and Support (events held between 1 January and 30 June 2018)
  • Recreation (Development and Facilities Upgrade)
  • Rural Access

“It is fantastic to be able to offer these valuable community grants again this year,” Mildura Mayor Glenn Milne said.

“There are six different programs opening in February, with funding from $1,000 up to $50,000 available depending on your project, program or event.”

Council will host information sessions to give community groups, clubs, not-for-profit organisations, businesses and residents important details about the different types of grants available. 

“I really encourage anyone looking for financial support for their project to come along to these sessions,” said Cr Milne

“We have a great variety of funding available and can help you with any questions you might have about the process.”

The information sessions will be held in Mildura on Tuesday 31 January and in Ouyen and along the Mallee Track (by appointment) on Wednesday 1 February.

Cr Milne said support would be provided for anyone who is unfamiliar with the online grant application process.

It is important the applicants read the grant guidelines carefully as Council has recently adopted new policies which have seen some changes to grants eligibility criteria.

“We also want to remind people who are looking at projects on Council-owned or managed land or facilities that they must apply for and receive Land Manager's Consent from Council prior to submitting a grant application,” Cr Milne said. 

“The Land Manager’s Consent process can take up to six weeks from the date the completed application form is received until the final approval comes through.”

People wishing to attend one of the grants information sessions are asked to RSVP Council prior to the sessions via grants@mildura.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5018 8100, with the sessions to be held at:

 

Mildura

6pm, Tuesday 31 January 2017

Committee Room, upstairs at Council’s Deakin Avenue Service Centre

Deakin Avenue, Mildura

Light refreshments will be provided.

 

Ouyen & Mallee Track

By Appointment

Wednesday 1 February 2017

Location TBC

 

“Don’t forget that if you can’t attend the information sessions, please contact Council directly and discuss your application with the grants staff,” Cr Milne said. 

Applications for this round of funding close at 4pm on Monday 20 March 2017.

For more information about Council grants visit www.mildura.vic.gov.au/grants.

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