Not-for-profit community groups and organisations are being urged to submit expressions of interest for grants to undertake minor capital work projects.
Baw Baw Shire's community grants program provides funding to deliver much-needed projects, programs, events, minor capital works and equipment purchases.
Mayor Danny Goss said the successful program provided more than $300,000 in funding to the community over the past year.
"This is an important program council provides to our community, and we encourage community groups to submit an expression of interest," Cr Goss said.
The program helps to deliver projects that align with council's plan and municipal public health and wellbeing plan, and by supporting and partnering with the community to deliver community priorities that improve participation, inclusion and accessibility.
Minor capital work funding of up to $10,000 is available to eligible not-for-profit community groups or organisations with an applicant cash contribution of 25 per cent of the total grant amount. Projects could include netting behind goal posts, goal post installation, fencing, lighting upgrades, playing surface upgrades, kitchen upgrades, electronic scoreboards, painting a hall, and public seating.
Expressions of interests opened last week and close at midday on May 30. If you are part of a community group that could benefit from a grant, now is the time to book an appointment to discuss your project.
The grants are subject to a two-stage application process. Applicants with successful expression of interest applications will be invited to submit a minor capital work application in July.
For more information on the application process and eligibility requirements visit bawbawshire.vic.gov.au/minorcapitalworks or contact council's connected communities team on 1300 229 229.