Ararat Rural City Council Awards Grants Over $31,000 to Support Local Community Projects

Ararat Rural City is excited to announce the recipients of the latest round of its Community Grants Program.

This initiative delivers financial support for local projects that strengthen community connections. Community groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5,000 on a two-for-one basis, available in four categories: sports/recreation and health/wellbeing, culture and arts, environment and sustainability, and events.

Ararat Rural City Council awarded ten projects with grants totalling $31,218.90 in the latest round. 

Recipients include the Ararat Golden Gateway Festival, Ararat Motorcycle Club’s Scramble Track Upgrade, a new digital target scoring system for the Ararat Rifle Club, improved fencing for the Ararat Show Society, a new quilting sewing machine for Ararat Women’s Shed, the Buangor Events Committee for the upcoming Buangor Motor Show, the Elmhurst Bush Market, Friends of Gum San Inc to improve visitor safety, Grampians Gariwerd Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR) for new catering equipment, and Lake Bolac & District Little Athletics Centre’s Elite Coaching Clinic.

The Community Grants Program proudly champions community-led endeavours, providing financial support to amplify engagement across sports and recreation, cultural events, arts accessibility, and sustainability initiatives.

"Investing in these ten projects directly reflects our commitment to building a stronger, more connected community," says Ararat Rural City Council Mayor, Bob Sanders. 

“From upgraded sporting technology and essential facility repairs to major cultural festivals, these grants put funding right where it makes the biggest difference, and into the hands of our passionate community groups."

Applications for the Community Grants Program open four times each year and are advertised across all Council media channels and directly to local organisations.

For further information or inquiries regarding Council's Community Grants Program, please contact Candice O'Brien at (03) 5355 0239.