Groups, projects to flourish thanks to council community grants

Published on 04 August 2025

Caption: Northern Grampians Shire mayor Karen Hyslop congratulates Concongella Primary School representatives on their Community Grant, which included $4500 for an 'outside chill zone'.

Nine groups and not-for-profit organisations have received a share of almost $37,000 in funding through Northern Grampians Shire Council’s 2025 Community Grants Program.

This year’s program has a focus on projects that promote community equity and inclusion, with grants going towards projects that support opportunities for multicultural inclusion; enable all residents to be socially connected; enable access to healthy and affordable food; and provide leadership opportunities for women and girls.

Mayor Karen Hyslop said she was impressed by the quality of applicants and the work they were doing to benefit their communities.

“The Community Grants Program is a wonderful program and council is thrilled to be able to support the recipients, who provide fantastic services and opportunities for our residents,” she said.

“We are providing funding for quite a variety of projects in 2025, from floor restoration at St Arnaud Band Hall and an ‘outside chill zone’ at Concongella Primary School to workshops, kitchen upgrades, cricket uniforms and the implementation of Grampians Multicultural Hub’s master plan.

“I commend all the grant recipients on their efforts to improve our community and create active, welcoming spaces for people to enjoy.”

Council will open applications for 2026 grants in February next year.

People can click here for more information about the grants program or here to read more about this year's grant recipients and their projects.