Grant Program Recipients

Event Organiser

Summary Description

Panel Recommendation

Recommended Funding

1st Yarrunga Scout Group - Scouts Victoria

Upgrade the Yarrunga Scout Hall kitchen with safe, modern appliances to improve food safety, accessibility and functionality, supporting youth programs, community events and shared meals in a welcoming community facility.

Partial Funding

$4,232

Bobinawarrah Soldier Memorial Hall

Protect and preserve the Bobinawarrah Soldier Memorial Hall by upgrading the storeroom to prevent water and vermin damage, safeguarding local history, community assets and memorabilia for future generations.

Full Funding

$3,000

Boorhaman Recreation Reserve

Install six quality seating settings at the Boorhaman Recreation Reserve, creating a welcoming and family-friendly gathering space that enhances spectator comfort and supports community, recreation and sporting activities year-round.

Partial Funding

$3,100

Cheshunt Public Hall and Recreation Reserve

Deliver an eight-week program of group fitness classes at Cheshunt Hall focused on strength, mobility, balance and wellbeing, helping local residents stay active, connected and healthier for longer.

Full Funding

$1,650

Eldorado Centennial Park Committee Inc.

Install an outdoor seating pod at the Eldorado Reserve playground, creating a safe and comfortable space for families to gather, supervise children and enjoy the reserve’s recreational facilities.

Partial Funding

$3,100

Glenrowan Primary School

Celebrate 150 years of Glenrowan Primary School with a community weekend featuring historical displays, a time capsule ceremony, family activities and local service showcases, bringing past and present generations together

Full Funding

$3,000

Myrrhee Primary School

Expand the school's wellbeing program through a water-wise garden and cooking facilities, helping students develop practical life skills, healthy habits, resilience, teamwork and stronger community connections.

Partial Funding

$3,092

North East Multicultural Association

Celebrate Wangaratta’s cultural diversity through a vibrant Multicultural Food and Arts Festival featuring international cuisine, live performances, music, art and community display that bring people together and foster belonging.

Partial Funding

$5,000

Ovens Landcare Network Inc

Purchase shared audio-visual equipment for Ovens Landcare Network member groups to enhance community events, workshops and presentations, improving engagement, reducing costs and supporting environmental education across the region.

Partial Funding

$1,437

Project 365

Deliver Above the Noise, a community mental health event featuring live music, guest speakers and wellbeing activities that foster connection, reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and help-seeking.

Full Funding

$2,142

Springhurst Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

To upgrade one of the old tennis courts, to provide a safer playing surface encouraging participation in tennis and pickleball for the benefit of the local community.

Full Funding

$5,830

Tarrawingee Football Netball Club

Resurface the Tarrawingee netball courts to provide a safer, higher-quality playing surface that supports participation, improves player wellbeing and strengthens community sport and recreation opportunities.

Full Funding

$10,000

Tarrawingee Community Hall Committee of Management

This project is to preserve and display important photos that capture the historical importance of the Tarrawingee Community Hall and Community. To professionally frame historical photos.

Full Funding

$2,880

The Wangaratta Players Theatre Company - Youth Group

Bring young people and older residents together through an intergenerational theatre project that celebrates local stories, builds meaningful connections, and culminates in an original community performance.

Full Funding

$1,700

Wang Ukes INC

Purchase tablets and performance stands for the musicians, enabling digital access to sheet music and lyrics, improving performance quality, reducing paper use and enhancing audience experience at community events.

Full Funding

$3,800

2027 Wangaratta Sports Carnival

The Wangaratta Sports Carnival is a 100-year old free community running event. The carnival promotes active, healthy lifestyles across all ages, from junior Little Athletics to master races.Attracting hundreds of visitors to the region.

Full Funding

$5,000

Wangaratta Baptist Church

Deliver a free Easter Fun Day featuring an egg hunt, face painting, crafts, jumping castle, BBQ and Clothing Hub activation, bringing families together through inclusive, accessible and affordable community activities.

Full Funding

$5,000

Wangaratta Bridge Club Inc

Purchase and install a defibrillator, improving member and visitor safety by providing immediate access to life-saving equipment and supporting CPR and emergency response training.

Full Funding

Specify that the defib needs to be located outside the building.

$2,250

Wangaratta Community Toy Library (WCTL)

Refresh the Wangaratta Community Toy Library collection with high-quality educational toys, supporting child development, family connection, social inclusion and sustainable toy sharing for local families.

Partial Funding

$2,000

Wangaratta Snowsports Youth Development Group.

Purchase ski boots and bindings for primary school children, expanding access to Wangaratta's affordable ski development program and enabling greater participation, inclusion and whole-family involvement in snow sports.

Full Funding

$5,405

Wangaratta Table Tennis Association Incorporated

Replace outdated steel court barriers with lightweight, competition-standard dividers to improve safety, accessibility and spectator viewing, while creating a more flexible and welcoming table tennis facility for all users.

Full Funding

$3,955