Council is thrilled to announce the 14 successful recipients of the August round (Round Two) of the 2024 Community Grants program totalling over $44,000. This initiative supports not-for-profit community organisations, groups, projects, events, and exhibitions that enhance the vibrant and dynamic region of Campaspe.
Mayor, Cr Daniel Mackrell, expressed delight in seeing community groups take advantage of the opportunity to upgrade equipment and develop new initiatives within their organisations.
“We are excited to help fund so many wonderful ideas and initiatives across the shire and look forward to seeing the results of each application,” Cr Mackrell said.
Council is currently reviewing all community grants programs to streamline the process for the community, and is seeking feedback via a short survey on Council’s website. Survey participants can go in a draw for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card.
“We encourage the community to tell us what they think about the grant programs we run so we can try to make it more straightforward to provide funding and support for so many wonderful community initiatives,” he added.
The grants awarded in round two include:
Applicant | Project Details | $ Amount Approved |
Echuca Historical Society | Compactus shelving unit to safely store and preserve historical materials. | $4,000 |
Echuca United Football Netball Club | Purchase of a digital scoreboard for netball games and replacement of ageing goal post pads for the football oval. | $4,000 |
Kiwanis Echuca Moama | The purchase of fuel for Kiwanis’ all-abilities boat to take out members of the community from CLRS and VIVID on river cruises. | $1,500 |
Kyabram Blue Light | Kyabram Blue Light Program Support for February 2025 Pool Party and the March 2024 Carnival Themed Disco towards gym and pool based mentoring programs and sessions. | $2,339 |
Kyabram Croquet Club | Upgrade of second-hand aged Halogen lighting with new LED fittings for six poles to allow extended play during the evening. | $4,000 |
Kyabram Italian Soccer Bocce Club | The installation of heaters and lights to allow participants to partake during winter and into the evening. | $4,000 |
Lockington & District Bush Nursing Centre Inc. | Distribution of Emergency Essential Bags to vulnerable community members with essential hygiene and person care items during emergencies. | $3,092.58 |
Nanneella Committee Incorporated (Auspice for Nanneella Playgroup) | Upgrade of fencing to ensure child safety regulations and standards are met. | $4,000 |
Nanneella Community Incorporate (Hall) | Purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that is accessible to hall patrons and for future emergencies. | $1,674 |
Rochester Basketball Association | Purchase of basketballs and coach scoreboards to support the Association an Representative players for home and away games. | $2,039.79 |
SES Echuca (Auspice by State SES) | MRT Truck licenses to double the unit’s capacity to assist with rotation during future events. | $3,800 |
Sunshine Bendigo | Cover running costs to service vulnerable families with goods for children via referrals from local service providers twice weekly across Campaspe Shire. | $3,600 |
Tongala Bowls Club | A new mural to showcase the Club’s history and acknowledge key members past and present on an external wall forming part of the Tongala Art and Culture Trail. | $3,000 |
We are Vivid | A co-design and creation of a new mural between children at Shine Bright Echuca and Vivid clients. | $3,388 |
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit a grant application. We appreciate the effort that goes into each submission.” Cr Mackrell said.
To complete the Community Grants survey and go in the draw for a chance to win a $100 gift card, visit
