More than $150,000 will be distributed to 41 community groups and non-profit organisations through Baw Baw Shire's latest round of community grants.
The grants, ranging from $1000 to $5000 will fund the delivery of new projects, programs and events.
The community projects funding stream opens twice each financial year and forms part of council's overarching community grants program - which includes both community projects and minor capital work grants.
Mayor Danny Goss congratulated the deserving recipients for their outstanding applications and community spirit.
"We were so pleased to see the impressive applications come through for various community events, projects, programs, environmental initiatives and equipment purchases. Through this program we're proud to support many local special interest groups, sporting clubs and local progress associations fund what matters most to them.
"As a council, we're proud to provide valuable funds to community organisations out there having a go and making a positive impact in our community.
"These groups are the fabric that make Baw Baw Shire such a thriving and vibrant community and we look forward to seeing your projects come to life over the next six months," he said.
A reception event will be held next month to celebrate successful grant recipients and their respective projects.
The community grants program supports local community groups and not for profit organisations to deliver activities, events and programs.
The community projects grants provide funding up to $5000 to support delivery of community events, projects, programs, environmental initiatives and the purchase of equipment. Two funding rounds are available each financial year, with applications open in February and July.
Minor capital work grants provide funding up to $10,000 with an applicant cash contribution of 25 per cent of the total grant amount. Grants are subject to a two-stage application process, with expression of interest applications opening in May and suitable applications progressing in June.
Successful projects must be completed within six months of the funding agreement being signed.
Recipients included:
Australian Hair of the Dog Rescue - $4774 for marquees with gutters and side walls
Avicultural Society of Australia - $1628 bird expo promotional materials
Buln Buln Football Netball Club - $1971 training footballs, goal post and netball rings
Chalkies Basketball Club - $2500 for the purchase of 50 basketballs
Community Church Warragul, Kings Café - $4537 for indoor and outdoor play equipment
Crossover School Hall Committee - $1766 for a garden shed, shelving and screening materials
Drouin Dragons Soccer Club - $3845 for the purchase of 12 junior goals
Drouin Presbyterian Church - $5000 for the purchase of essential therapeutic and sensory toys and resources
Gippsland Associated Theatre - $2250 for theatre sports venue hire and equipment, musical entertainment, event MC and two judges
Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby - $5000 for pride cup venue hire, security, event photography and first aid
Gippsland Symphony Orchestra - $4000 for Youth Orchestra program venue hire and musical instruments, in-service and administration fee
Hill End Community Inc - $3574 for an air conditioning unit
Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network - $4756 for storage containers, foldout tables and a branded events kit
Lions Club of Warragul - $3973 event printing of the 47th District Convention and annual general meeting booklet
Longwarry and District Lions Club - $3299 for a new fridge
Mid Gippsland Junior Badminton Association - $2900 for shuttlecocks, portable speaker, microphones and trophies
Seaview Mechanics Institute - $4161 for accessible technology and outdoor maintenance equipment
Shady Creek Hall Committee - $4929 for bolero folding banquet rectangular tables
Country Women's Association of Victoria - $4997 for a printer and essential kitchen and baking equipment
The Hallora Marathon - $5000 for Hallora Marathon Festival event traffic management
The Noojee & District Historical Society - $4848 for reverse cycle split system and two wall mounted fans
Trafalgar and District Probus Club - $1800 for an Apple MacBook
Trafalgar Bowls Club - $2090 for a battery-operated bowls green sweeper
Trafalgar Holden Museum - $5000 for Route 69 event traffic management and advertising
Trafalgar Men's Shed - $5000 for the purchase of a cabinet saw
Trafalgar Park Bowls Club - $2980 for the purchase of trestle tables, cupboards and pickleball starter kit
Walhalla Heritage and Development League - $5000 for the purchase of six headsets and charging stations
Warragul and District Churches Badminton Association - $1000 for badminton racquets
Warragul Amateur Swimming Club - $5000 for the purchase of eight portable sunshade marquees and two hand moving trolleys
Warragul Anglican Church - $3499 for CPR defibrillator machine and accessories
Warragul District Amateur Basketball Association - $3750 for the program supporting coaching services, 50 outdoor basketballs, branded program shirts
Warragul Little Athletics Club - $3791 for a hurdle trolley and two timing gates
Warragul Municipal Band - $5000 for 140th anniversary planning, research, interview and filming of a promotional clip
Warragul Youth Theatre - $5000 for the James and the Giant Peach event venue hire
Warranor Basketball Club - $4046 for assorted training equipment
West Gippsland Chorale - $2525 for 45 chorale sheet music booklets
West Gippsland Riding Club - $4974 for an amplifier, microphone, speaker, installation of PA system equipment, power points and lighting
West Gippsland Touch Rugby Club - $3051 for assorted sporting equipment
Western Park Cricket Club - $4340 for a tough PC, tough modem, sim, software and installation
Wild Dog Triathlon Club - $2399 for 10 poly signs, sports action first aid kit and 12 bike racing stands
Yarragon Football Netball Club - $4801 for Point-of-Sale (POS) system