Cr Diana Grima
February is such an exciting time here at council, as we announce that the annual Make it Happen grants program is open for applications.
It’s fantastic to see the initiatives and opportunities that can be created and supported, through our grants program, through community groups, sports clubs, event organisers and more.
The program can enable activities, projects, programs, events and resources across a range of different sectors.
From environment, sport and recreation, arts and culture, as well as multicultural, community and neighbourhood development, just to name a few, there are so many parts of the community that can benefit from these grants.
I’ve been lucky enough to see some terrific examples of Make It Happen funding put to work in the community and particularly in my local Altona Meadows ward.
Community group Love Seabrook, has embraced Make it Happen and the opportunities it has provided in the last few years.
The Love Seabrook Diwali event has proven to be very popular, and I had an absolute blast at the Holi Festival celebrations at the Homestead Run Reserve in Seabrook last year.
The vibrancy, the colour and the general atmosphere was really great to be part of.
I can’t wait to see it return, with our Make it Happen grants helping bring it to life once again on Sunday, March 16.
The fabulous Monster Mayhem event produced by the Altona Meadows Community Association is another favourite of mine that has had support from council’s Make it Happen grants program.
My young family just loves this event, getting dressed up and right into the Halloween spirit. I’m glad to see this event return later this year as well.
There are so many other fantastic examples of the grants program helping make things happen across Hobsons Bay.
I would encourage any group with a project, program or event that might be suited for funding to attend an information and grant writing session.
Make it Happen grants are open until 1pm on March 31, 2025.
For more information, head to: hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/grants.
