Murrumbidgee Council has announced its annual community funding program is now open, offering grants for local community groups and individuals and scholarships for tertiary students.
The program will inject $45,000 into the local government area, with $20,000 from Neoen Coleambally Solar Farm, $2,000 from the former Darlington Point Lions Club, as well as $23,000 from Murrumbidgee Council.
Mayor, Ruth McRae OAM said the program supports both community organisations and individuals with a suite of three grant programs and three educational scholarships.
The Murrumbidgee Council and Coleambally Solar Farm grants are available to organisations located in or servicing the Murrumbidgee Council area, while the Darlington Point Lions Club grant is specifically designed at supporting initiatives that directly benefit the Darlington Point community.
“The Lions Club grant provides a valuable opportunity for individuals and organisations with small projects that will have a positive impact or for those who need extra assistance to pursue their studies,” said Mayor McRae.
In addition to the grants, Murrumbidgee Council is offering scholarships worth $1,000 each for local students pursuing tertiary education. The scholarships are open to students who are enrolled in any course at a registered university, TAFE, or other training provider and who reside in the Murrumbidgee Council area.
“We are very proud to support the pursuit of educational qualifications through these scholarships as we believe education is a vital part of community development,” Mayor McRae said.
“Investing in the education of our future leaders, professionals and tradespeople strengthens not just individuals but our entire community,” she said.
Applications for both the community grants and scholarships are now open and are due to close on 21 March at 5pm.
Full application guidelines and more details are available on the council’s website.
