Fourteen community groups across Nicholls will share in more than $130,000 through the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme.
Federal Member for Nicholls Sam Birrell said the funding would support small but significant infrastructure projects that helped strengthen local communities.
“These grants may be modest in size, but they’ll have a big impact,” Mr Birrell said.
“They support a wide range of community priorities — from sport and disability access to history and civic improvements — and will help get much-needed projects off the ground.”
Mr Birrell said his office received dozens of applications, highlighting the demand for regional support.
“The program was oversubscribed, which shows just how much need exists in our local towns,” he said.
“It’s a clear sign that the Albanese Government must do more to invest in regional communities.”
Successful recipients include:
- Greater Shepparton Basketball Association – $5000
- Australian Light Horse Memorial Park Committee – $15,000
- Echuca Historical Society – $5420
- Greater Shepparton City Council – $2800
- Connect GV – $11,619
- Numurkah & District Historical Society – $15,000
- Yarrawonga Mulwala Basketball Association Inc – $5000
- Reedy Creek Progress Association – $20,000
- Picola And District Improvement Group – $6000
- Nanneella Community Inc – $10,000
- Shepparton Netball Association – $5000
- Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre – $10,000
- Riding for the Disabled Association Of Victoria – $3000
- Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Ltd – $20,000
Mr Birrell said he looked forward to seeing the projects completed and the benefits shared across the region.
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