Greater Shepparton City Council established the grant scheme in 2016 to support the development and implementation of sustainable projects and events, which assist in achieving sustainability actions within the Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Draft Climate Emergency Action Plan.
The Congupna-Tallygaroopna Landcare Group will receive $2974 towards improvements and maintenance of the Pony Paddock Park in Congupna.
The paddock, which was originally used to stable horses ridden to school by students, is used by residents and Congupna Primary School.
The park has over 300 native plant species but is in need of new plants and garden supplies to reinvigorate the garden. The Landcare Group is aiming to create community engagement through working bees and knowledge sharing.
Transition Tatura was awarded $3000 to stage a short film festival.
The ‘A more self-sufficient Tatura – Film Festival’ will focus on self-sufficiency, and include short films, competitions and an opportunity for people to get together and learn more about climate change and what they can do to live more sustainably.
The festival will have speakers, presentations, food, fellowship and an expo.
The organisation received $1500 in round 1 2020/21 for the same project, but because COVID-19 forced it online the cost was only $342.47. The new grant of $3000 includes the $1157.53 of carryover funds and a new grant of $1842.47.
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