Alpine Shire Council 2024-25 Community Grants Program
Submissions for Alpine Shire Council's 2024-25 Community Grants Program round are now closed.
Both new and existing community groups, including sporting groups, Landcare and sustainability groups, Traditional Owners, and young people, are encouraged to apply for funding.
With a strong focus on the valuable activities of community groups within the Alpine Shire, the Community Grants Program aims to increase connection, invite sporting access and participation, revitalise our local environments, and contribute to thriving communities.
All applicants are strongly advised to read the Community Grants Guidelines and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application. Links to the guidelines are below.
2022 Kiewa Valley Flood and Landslip Grant Program
Council, in conjunction with the Australian and Victorian Governments, recognises the significant impact the October 2022 Flood and Landslip has had on individuals, families, businesses, and the organisations and groups that provide services across the community.
As part of supporting the community to respond to this impact, we are providing Community Flood and Landslip Recovery & Resilience Grants of up to $10,000 to support recovery activities in the Kiewa Valley.
Grants for as little as $250 are considered up to a maximum amount of $10,000 to a total allocation amount of $80,000.
All applicants are strongly advised to read the Community Grants Guidelines and ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria prior to submitting an application. Links to the guidelines are below.
Revitalising our Environments Grant Program applications are now closed.
The Alpine Community Recovery Committee (CRC) has identified improved environmental protection and management as a key priority in their Community Recovery Plan.
The Alpine CRC is made up of community members from across the Alpine Shire and Resorts to give a voice to the broad views and recovery goals of local communities.
Thanks to joint funding provided from the Commonwealth and State governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, Alpine Shire Council is supporting this priority by providing a one-off funding opportunity to assist not-for-profit community groups in the Alpine Shire to undertake initiatives related to revitalising our environments.
The objectives of the Revitalising our Environments Grants Program are to:
- Enhance the natural environment by removing invasive species, such as weeds and willows, and/or replanting native species
- Educate and inform people through environmental signage relevant to flora and fauna species native to the Alpine region
- Create or enhance community garden spaces to educate and inform people about fire-resilient native flora
For more information about the Alpine CRC and the Community Recovery Plan, visit https://www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/alpine-community-recovery-committee.
The Revitalising our Environments Grants Program 2023-24 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who made a submission.
Successful Applications:
Organisation |
Project Title |
|
|
Upper Kiewa Landcare Group [auspiced by Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups Inc] |
Upper Kiewa Valley Native Plant Arboretum |
Mount Beauty |
$9,970 |
Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group Inc |
Engaging the Community in Citizen Science and Action |
Ovens Valley |
$6,700 |
Myrtleford and District Landcare & Sustainability Inc |
Revitalising Barwidgee Creek |
Myrtleford |
$6,772 |
Bright P-12 College |
Outdoor garden learning space |
Bright |
$13,038 |
Alpine Cycling Club |
Mystic Trails Weed Eradication |
Mystic Park Bright |
$2,520 |
2023-24 Community Grants Program
Community groups and organisation provide vital services and support to Alpine Shire residents. Alpine Shire Council is committed to supporting these valuable activities through the Community Grants Program.
The 2023-24 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.
Successful applicants for the 2023/24 Community Grants Program:
Name of Applicant |
Project Title |
|
Grant |
Bright Courthouse Committee of Management |
Theatre Audio Visual System |
Bright |
$12,000 |
Bright District U3A |
Acoustic improvement to Senior Citizens Centre Hall |
Bright |
$9,735 |
Bright RSL Sub Branch Inc. |
PA System |
Bright |
$3,000 |
Dederang Picnic Race Club |
Drainage works |
Dederang |
$5,912 |
Kiewa Valley Community Radio Inc. trading as Alpine FM |
Data Storage and Programming Support Project |
Mount Beauty |
$4,040 |
Mount Beauty Golf Club |
Grounds management and safety equipment |
Mount Beauty |
$1,937 |
Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre |
Indigenous Grow and Graze |
Mount Beauty |
$5,000 |
Myrtleford and District Landcare and Sustainability Group Inc. |
Ovens River and Happy Valley Creek Environmental Enhancement |
Myrtleford |
$6,000 |
Myrtleford Cemetery Trust |
Installation of Headstone Plinths |
Myrtleford |
$6,500 |
Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc |
Myrtleford Summer Series |
Myrtleford |
$1,670 |
Myrtleford Football Netball Club |
Mental Healthcare to support/equip MFNC Wellbeing Team |
Myrtleford |
$2,293 |
Myrtleford Golf Club Inc. |
Upgrade Power Switch Board |
Myrtleford |
$2,330 |
Myrtleford RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated |
Essential Portable Sound Equipment |
Myrtleford |
$6,000 |
Myrtleford Toy Library Incorporated |
Myrtleford's Little Learners |
Myrtleford |
$4,000 |
Ovens Valley Canine Club |
Master Plan 23/24 |
Myrtleford |
$5,000 |
Ovens Valley United Cricket Club Inc |
Bowling into the future |
Myrtleford |
$3,000 |
Revive Pilates & Fitness |
Dederang Recreation Reserve - Reverse Cycle Air conditioner |
Dederang |
$2,137 |
Tawonga & District Community Association |
Portable BBQs |
Tawonga |
$550 |
U3A Myrtleford and District Inc |
Myrtleford Immigration Mosaic |
Myrtleford |
$5,000 |
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/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.