Council values the work of community groups and organisations and is committed to supporting your important activities in arts and culture, sport and recreation, community events, strengthening initiatives, and environmental efforts.
2024-25 Community Grants Program
Community groups and organisation provide vital services and support to Alpine Shire residents. Council is committed to supporting these valuable activities through the Community Grants Program.
The 2024-25 Community Grants Program is now closed. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
Funding for all events which provide opportunities for increased tourism in the region can be found on the Event Funding page.
The full list of recipients for the 2024/25 Community Grant Program includes (in alphabetical order):
- Alpine Multi Skill Group – Community workshops $4,500
- Bright Croquet Club Inc. – Celebrating 120 years of croquet in Bright $2,030
- Bright District U3A Inc. – Enabling bridge in Bright $5,300
- Bright Food Co-op Ltd. – Enabling community access to fresh local produce $4,095
- Bright P-12 College – Bright P-12 Greenhouse $10,347
- Bright Tennis Club Inc. – Pickleball courts $9,600
- Dederang Bowls Club Inc. – Upgrading lighting for bowls green $7,260
- Gundowring Hall & Reserve Committee of Management – Outdoor fire pit and trees $4,000
- Harrietville Hall Committee of Management – Oven and rangehood $4,971
- Myrtleford Golf Club Inc. – Enhancing club rooms $3,787
- Ovens Valley Canine Club – Renewing training equipment $1,470
- Ovens Valley United Cricket Club Inc. – New wicket and carpet for Memorial Oval $8,957
- Sustainable Upper Ovens Inc. – Building Resilience in the Alpine Shire: A community resource website $2,013
- Tawonga & District Community Association – Realising the ABP Tawonga: Improvements in Tawonga Pioneer Memorial Park $9,380
Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program
The Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program aimed to support communities of the Kiewa Valley affected by the October 2022 flood and landslip event to achieve recovery outcomes and plan for a more flood-resilient future.
This funding opportunity acknowledged the significant impact that the Bogong High Plains Road landslip in October 2022 had on communities throughout the Kiewa Valley. While recovery can look different for every individual, we know that community-led initiatives can have great benefits for most people.
This grants program has given community groups, businesses and not-for-profits the chance to determine their priorities and highlight their needs.
The full list of recipients for the Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grants Program includes (in alphabetical order):
- Alpine Valleys Dairy Inc. – Dare to Dairy Dinner $4,310
- Dederang Picnic Race Club – Upgrading public toilets $10,000
- Mount Beauty Art Group Inc. – Hiring Mount Beauty Community Centre and installing picture rails $4,767
- Mount Beauty Art Group Inc. – Art workshops $2,711
- Mount Beauty United Cricket Club – Gala day $3,221
- Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre Inc. – Community lunches $5,750
- Tawonga & District Community Association – Celebrating 180 years of Tawonga and District $9,900
- West Peak Pty Ltd t/a Mountain Monk Brewers – Oktoberfest & Daschund Derby $10,000
Council extends its appreciation to all applicants who took the time to submit their proposals.
Other community grants and resources
Grant Guru covers grants and funding sources for: Arts; Sport; Community Services; Environment; Community Infrastructure; Multicultural projects and much, much more
Bright Community Bank Branch and the Mount Beauty & District Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank offers various forms of sponsorship and donations to community and sporting clubs, schools and groups in the local area.
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) operate a number of grants programs to benefit Australia’s rural, regional and remote communities.
Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses and communities.
Into Our Hands Foundation was established after the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009. It is a community foundation that invests in projects and initiatives aimed at building the capacity, strength, cohesiveness and wellbeing of the many smaller communities within the Shires of Alpine, Indigo and Wangaratta. Special emphasis is given to projects and initiatives within the communities of Barwidgee Creek, Bruarong, Dederang, Gundowring, Kancoona, Mudgegonga, Murmungee, Rosewhite, Running Creek and Stanley.
Our Community provides advice, tools, resources and training in relation to fundraising and grants for not-for-profit organisations and schools as well as businesses and individuals
Sport and Recreation Victoria provide a range of grants and funding to support sport and recreation in Victoria from local community clubs through to the elite level.
WAW support groups within our community either via financial sponsorship agreements or through contributions of goods and services. Additionally, WAW support regional programs that deliver positive educational, medical or safety outcomes to the community.
Business and industry grants and funding
Regional Development Victoria (RDV) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency in developing rural and regional Victoria. RDV’s focus is on investment attraction, job creation, exports, creating stronger economies, communities and infrastructure to create a strong and growing regional and rural Victoria.
Grants Victoria is a directory of Victorian Government grants and assistance applicable to individuals, businesses and communities.
If you are looking for financial support, advice, or education and training programs to help you improve your business, the Victorian Government can assist you through a range of funding and support services.
Business.gov.au’s programs are designed to help Australian businesses of all sizes and industries improve productivity and competitiveness, and create jobs.