Grants support community projects across the north
The Gardiner Foundation has awarded $151,000 in grants to 19 community-led projects across Victoria's dairy regions. The funding supports initiatives ranging from health and wellbeing programs to digital access and community infrastructure.
Why it matters
Small-scale community grants are essential for maintaining social cohesion and resilience in rural agricultural regions facing economic shifts.
Projects in Cohuna, Kyabram and Tatura are among the beneficiaries of the latest round of grants from the Gardiner Foundation.
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The Community Development Grants will invest $151,000 in 19 locally-led projects across Victoria’s dairy regions.
The grants will support six projects in south-west Victoria, seven in northern Victoria and six in Gippsland.
Initiatives range from wellbeing and mentoring programs to community events, digital access, accessible facilities, food relief, local weather information and practical education for young people.
Delivered in collaboration with regional community foundations, the Community Development Grants program supports place-based projects that foster social connection, wellbeing and resilience in dairy communities.
Grants of up to $10,000 were available for initiatives promoting social interaction, enhancing wellbeing, enabling digital inclusion and improving access and mobility.
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