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Community Grants open

By Yarrawonga Chronicle

Jan 14, 2026

Grants up to $5,000 are on offer to Federation community groups, organisations and clubs.

Federation Council’s Community Grants Program opens on Monday, January 19 with funds to help community groups, organisations and clubs deliver a range of projects and events.

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Mayor Cheryl Cook said not-for-profit groups and organizations could apply for a share in $43,000 in this year’s program with individual grants up to $5,000 available per applicant.

“The Community Grants Program is an initiative aiming to empower groups to develop ideas, projects and events that can contribute to the vibrancy and connected community of Federation Council,” Cr Cook said.

“We see this as a way to bring forward new ideas and help to develop existing projects to a new height.

“The grants program is a community focused initiative that gives Federation organisations a way of involving the wider community, their participation in local activities and championing projects that have a strong economic and social impact.”

Eligible applicants can apply for funding for one-off projects in one of the following:

Arts And Culture
Events & Tourism
Community Work and Welfare
Skill Development and Learning
Health Promotion
Accessibility and Inclusion
Young People
Senior Residents
Children and Families

An informative guidelines document is available on council’s website to assist with ensuring your application and initiatives are eligible for funding.

All groups wishing to apply should check the website for the guidelines to ensure Council can assist as many groups as possible bring new ideas to fruition.

If you are an eligible group and you have a great idea that can benefit the wider community, submit your initiative through the Community Grants Program via our online form by 4pm Monday, March 16.

Applications recommended for approval will be announced following the April Ordinary Council meeting.