Applications for both Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Community Development Fund and Event Support Fund will open on Monday, 28 April 2025.
Council’s Director of Development and Planning, Michelle Grainger, announced that community groups and organisations will soon be able to apply for up to $5,000 through these grants and contributions programs.
“Council values the contributions that our community, sporting and not-for-profit groups and organisations make to our community, and this is one of the ways Council supports these contributions,” Ms Grainger said.
The Community Development Fund assists eligible community groups and organisations in undertaking a variety of projects. “Last year, many community groups received funding from the program for building updates, new equipment, and many more diverse projects across our municipality,” she added.
The Event Support Fund recognises the benefits of events to our community and municipality, including tourism and the local economy. “The Event Support Fund provides assistance to new and existing local events that offer social and economic benefits to our communities,” Ms Grainger explained.
This year, applications will be processed through the SmartyGrants platform. “The transition to the SmartyGrants platform will provide a more user-friendly system, and we are excited for our applicants to use it,” Ms Grainger said.
Ms Grainger encourages all groups and organisations to consider applying this year.
Visit our website www.swanhill.vic.gov.au/grants to access application forms and guidelines.
For more information, contact the Economic Development team on 5036 2333 or email ecodev@swanhill.vic.gov.au