District bowls clubs buoyed by ARTC grant scheme

They are two of the seven groups to share in a total of $23,000 handed out by ARTC, with Regionalisation, Regional Communities and Regional Education Minister Bridget McKenzie relaying the program’s importance in assisting small communities throughout northern Victoria.

“More than 35 community groups in northern Victoria have shared in nearly $130,000 worth of funding since ARTC established the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations program in 2019,” McKenzie said.

“Community groups make a huge difference to the lives of many in northern Victoria — from the Euroa Men’s Shed to the Violet Town Bowls Club, these groups bring us together by providing a space for people to gather, to share experiences and to build a sense of community.”

More than 180 community groups have taken away a portion of the $580,000 donated to organisations and services that bring people together, boost morale and engage community.