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Yarra Ranges community grants opening

Funding of up to $60,000 is on offer to implement larger projects across two or more regions of the Yarra Ranges to enable community-led recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic and June 2021 Storm, with the Yarra Ranges Council Community Led Recovery Grants – Large Project Grants opening up soon.

The Grant round will open on 7 February 2023 and close, at midnight 14 March 2023.

Large Project Grants will fund projects which support recovery with preference given to projects which target two or more of the following objectives:

· Strengthen connections, increase participation, and build capacity in our community

· Developing resilience and preparedness for future disaster

· Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing

· Reducing vulnerability and decreasing marginalisation

An information session is being held online on Thursday 2 February, 1pm-2pm.

To register for the information session, get more information and to apply (after 7 February) please go to RCRC Large Project Grants Support Yarra Ranges

Applicants requiring further information about the Grants Program should contact the Community Enterprise Foundation on 1300 304 541 or email: Foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au

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