Twelve groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $56,000 in funding through council’s 2026 Community Grant and Arts & Culture Grant programs. Four schools also received $500 each as part of council's 2026 Creative Education Fund initiative.
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Following on from the success of our Northern Gramps Girls Can campaign last year where council lit up exercise spaces in the early mornings, several of the shire’s sporting facilities are due to light up again in 2026. Between May 4 and September 30, spaces in Stawell and St Arnaud will light up from 6pm to 7.30pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and from 6am and 7am on Wednesday mornings.
Applications for Minor Grants Program funding can be up to $700 and need to be delivered within a three-month period of receiving the request.
The funding stream is open throughout the year and available until all funds have been expended.
Whilst there are no defined objectives you will need to explain how the requested funds will benefit your group or the broader community.
You can apply for funding if: