Grants open up for Sport, Recreation, and Culture.

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Sporting, recreation and cultural groups can apply for a share of $100,000 in community grant funding. Council has opened it Community Grants, Capital Development Program 2013/14. One off grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects which focus on infrastructure improvements for community facilities. Yarra Ranges Mayor Jim Child said the grants program aimed to help community groups improve their facilities. “I would encourage groups with a project in mind to check out the eligibility criteria and have a go,” he said. “The grants program is an excellent opportunity for council to provide one-off assistance to groups looking to increase opportunities for participation within their community.”

Applications close on May 17^th with funding announcements made in June. More details on the grants program is available online at www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au or by calling Fiona Christopher on 1300 368 333.