Community funding announced

Published on 28 October 2025

Over $149,000 in funding has been awarded to community groups from the first round of Moyne Shire Council’s 2025/26 Community Assistance Fund.

At today’s Council meeting, Councillors approved $124,367 in matched funding to groups across the shire for projects in the over $3,000 category, including new scoreboards, safety equipment, fencing, a mower and more.

When this funding is combined with community group and other contributions, the total financial injection into the local economy exceeds $336,000.

Mayor, Cr Karen Foster highlighted the Community Assistance Fund as an important way for local groups to bring their projects to life.

“This fund is designed to support clubs and organisations in enhancing their facilities, purchasing new equipment, or rolling out programs and initiatives that are meaningful to the wider community – and this list is a great reflection of that,” Cr Foster said.

“This fund is one of Council's most practical programs and it’s been great to see so many applications for community projects and facilities,” she said.

“It was particularly pleasing to see the Nirranda Cricket Club take a collaborative approach with the Nirranda Football Netball Club and Community Asset Committee.

“All three bodies contributed towards a new hard wicket for the oval, in line with the recently-adopted Nirranda Recreation Reserve Master Plan that guides future development and use of the reserve for the next 10 to 15 years.”

“This funding empowers groups to take initiative and strengthen their partnerships with Council, so we can work together to build resilient and connected communities.”

“We very much look forward to seeing these projects develop and congratulate all the latest funding recipients.”

Council also received many strong applications for grants in the Under $3,000 category.

She said these projects included heating for the Bessiebelle Mechanics Institute, men’s mental health workshops in Port Fairy, netball post padding at Nirranda, and support for Cudgee Primary School’s student-led night market.

Applications under $3,000

Applications over $3,000