Latest Round of Community Support Grants Recipients Announced

Ararat Rural City Council is pleased to announce the recipients of its latest round of Community Support Grants.

This program proudly supports local sporting clubs, community groups, and organisations by providing grants of up to $5,000 on a two-for-one basis for community-led initiatives that boost engagement in sports, recreation, cultural events, arts accessibility, and sustainability.

Council has awarded a total of $28,410 in Community Support Grants to nine local organisations in the latest round, funding several key projects and initiatives, including:

• Ararat Neighbourhood House for the Punjabi Indian Community Annual Festival
   
• Ararat Show Society Inc for the installation of 15-amp power points and  Sensor Light at the Ararat Showgrounds
   
• Australian Plant Society Grampians Group for the Pomonal Native Flower Show
   
• Chalambar Golf Club for the Native Shrub and Tree Planting Project
   
• Lake Bolac Eel Festival for the 2026 Lake Bolac Eel Festival
   
• Moyston Progress Association to spread awareness of the facilities at Moyston Recreation Reserve by installing appropriate signage visible to passing tourists
   
• Moyston Public Parks Committee of Management for the replacement of the inside chairs which are used by various community groups
   
• Scouts Victoria – Ararat Scout Group for purchasing new camping equipment; and 
   
• The Willaura and District Community Development Group for the Willaura Lions Club Playground Upgrade

Applications for the next round of Council's Community Support Grants Program will open again soon. For more information, please visit our website.

“We’re really proud to support our local clubs, community groups, and organisations with funding to enable them to deliver important projects and initiatives such as these,” says Ararat Rural City Deputy Mayor, Cr Bob Sanders.

“We’re committed to continuing this support, and our 2025/26 Budget demonstrates this with a further $100,000 investment in this initiative. If your local group or organisation is considering applying, now’s the time to start planning your application so that you’ll be ready to submit as soon as the next round of grants is announced.”