Nineteen local community groups will share in $46,000 in funding with the 2023/2024 Community Grant recipients allocated at the September Council Meeting (26/09/23).
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Cr Grace La Vella congratulated this year’s recipients.
“We know our local community groups and organisations are the lifeblood of our community and our Community Grants program is an opportunity to support those who do so much.
“We were thrilled to see such a wide range of community groups and organisations apply for grants this year and we are fortunate we there are so many wonderful activities, projects and events happening across the Shire.
“Congratulations to all the successful applicants and we look forward to seeing the benefits these projects will bring to our community.”
Grants above $500 were available to community-based organisations looking for financial support to deliver activities, programs, small events, equipment and infrastructure. For the first time this year, an additional category was introduced for projects that address the impacts of climate change. The 2023-2024 Community Grants Program recipients are:
Name of the Organisation
Project title
Funding amount
Committee for Maryborough
Goldfields Community Festival
$5,000.00
Dunolly & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc.
Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre Solar Panel Project
$1,500.00
(Climate Action category)
Maryborough Community Garden
Growing and Sharing in a Changing Climate
$1,480.00
The Welcome Record Inc.
Connect Dunolly
$1,600.00
Maryborough Harness Racing Club Inc.
Redwood Carnival Event Plan
$3,000.00
Maryborough Football Netball Club
Parquetry Floor Repairs and resurfacing
$2,500.00
Dunolly & District Inc
The Dunolly Gold Rush Festival
Zonta Club of Central Goldfields
Zonta Says No - Toilet Door Signs
$1,000.00
Maryborough Mens Shed Victoria Inc
First Aid Training for Maryborough Men's Shed members
$860.00
Talbot Action OInc.
Light Up Talbot Christmas Festival
$3,500.00
Words in Winter Central Goldfields Inc
Words in Winter Festival - a Plan for the future
$2,000.00
Maryborough District Girl Guides
Shade Sail for the Maryborough Guide Hall
Maryborough Swimming Club
Maryborough Swimming Club New Website
Carisbrook Football Netball Club
Activating New Facilities
$2,781.00
Maryborough Family History Group
Equipment Upgrade
$1,629.00
Castlemaine Maryborough Rail Trail
Walking the Past Glimpsing the Future
Maryborough Giants Football and Netball Club
Recycling & Fundraising & Medical Awareness
$2,150.00
Pride Festival
Pride 24
Maryborough Senior Citizens Club
Solar Electrical installation