Hobsons Bay residents are being encouraged to apply for the council’s Make It Happen grants program.
The grants provide funding for community groups and organisations throughout Hobsons Bay, with funding available over three rounds..
More than $500,000 is available and will be distributed in three rounds.
The first round opened for applications on February 1 and will close on February 28. Round two will be open from March 1-28 and round three from March 29-May 2.
Residents can apply for grants for equipment and resources (up to $1500), community projects (up to $25,000) and events and festivals (up to $25,000).
Council said Make It Happen grants can provide financial support for activities, projects, programs, events and resources. They can benefit all sectors, including environment, sustainability, projects by and for young people, sport and recreation, arts and culture, health and wellbeing, multicultural, technology, community and neighbourhood development.
Mayor Tony Briffa said the grants was one of the wats council can support the community groups and organisations which are “integral parts” of Hobsons Bay.
“I love hearing the stories of what our community has been able to achieve because of Council’s Make It Happen grants. It shows what a significant program it is and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes out of it this year,” she said.
“Over the years these grants have made an incredible contribution to our community. They can help bring people together, make their lives better, or fill a need in the community.”
Council offers advice on how to write a successful grant application, as well as information sessions and grant writing workshops, both online and in-person.
Details: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/grants.
