Community Grants 2025/26 Outcome Announced

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Indigo Shire Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025/26 Community Grants Program, with $50,000 awarded to support 35 community organisations across the Shire.

This funding will support essential projects including facility improvements at local sporting clubs, equipment purchases, landscaping works, community programs, and infrastructure upgrades benefiting organisations from Rutherglen to Yackandandah.


Successful Applicants:


Rutherglen Golf Club

$2,000

Beechworth Senior Citizens Croquet Club

$3,000

Stanley Community Playgroup

$1,500

Beechworth Boomerang Bags Inc

$500

Yackandandah Garden Club Inc.

$1,000

The Country Womens Association of Victoria Inc. - Rutherglen Branch

$1,000

Chiltern Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

$2,000

The Rutherglen Gold Battery Committee of Management

$3,000

Rutherglen Historical Society Inc.

$1,000

Wahgunyah Speedway

$1,500

Chiltern Landcare Group Inc

$1,000

Kiewa Cricket Club Inc

$1,000

Stanley Landcare Incorporated

$1,000

Chiltern Yarn Bombers

$500

Barnawartha Development Association Inc

$2,000

Wahgunyah History Group

$500

Coulston Park Community Asset Committee

$2,000

Beechworth Golden Serpents Dragon Boat Club

$800

Rutherglen Community Garden

$2,000

Stanley Spring Ditch and Wetlands Reserve Committee

$2,000

Chiltern Tourism & Development Inc

$2,000

Wahgunyah Tennis Club

$1,000

Yackandandah Riding Club

$600

Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball Club

$1,000

Yackandandah and District Historical Society Inc

$1,500

Chiltern Neighbourhood House

$1,000

1st Beechworth Scout Group

$2,000

Allan's Flat Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

$1,600

Kiewa Sandy Creek Football Netball Club

$2,000

Rutherglen Agricultural Society Inc.

$1,500

Stanley Rural Community Inc

$2,000

Stanley Hall and Athenaeum Committee of Management

$700

Indigo Creek Landcare Group Inc.

$800

Glenview Health

$1,000

Quercus Beechworth Inc.

$2,000

Total

$50,000


Why Some Applications Miss Out

Applications are assessed by the Indigo Shire Community Grants Awards Advisory Committee against published guidelines and criteria. Funding is awarded to community organisations that best demonstrate:

  • Strong alignment with the Council Plan and the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan priorities

  • Broad community impact and inclusivity

  • A clear budget showing essential costs and diverse income streams

Given the high number of quality applications and limited funding pool, many worthy community organisations were unable to be supported this round.


Please see the Community Grant Guidelines below to understand the requirements for the 2025/26 grant application here.

Indigo Shire Council is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025/26 Community Grants Program, with $50,000 awarded to support 35 community organisations across the Shire.

This funding will support essential projects including facility improvements at local sporting clubs, equipment purchases, landscaping works, community programs, and infrastructure upgrades benefiting organisations from Rutherglen to Yackandandah.


Successful Applicants:


Rutherglen Golf Club

$2,000

Beechworth Senior Citizens Croquet Club

$3,000

Stanley Community Playgroup

$1,500

Beechworth Boomerang Bags Inc

$500

Yackandandah Garden Club Inc.

$1,000

The Country Womens Association of Victoria Inc. - Rutherglen Branch

$1,000

Chiltern Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

$2,000

The Rutherglen Gold Battery Committee of Management

$3,000

Rutherglen Historical Society Inc.

$1,000

Wahgunyah Speedway

$1,500

Chiltern Landcare Group Inc

$1,000

Kiewa Cricket Club Inc

$1,000

Stanley Landcare Incorporated

$1,000

Chiltern Yarn Bombers

$500

Barnawartha Development Association Inc

$2,000

Wahgunyah History Group

$500

Coulston Park Community Asset Committee

$2,000

Beechworth Golden Serpents Dragon Boat Club

$800

Rutherglen Community Garden

$2,000

Stanley Spring Ditch and Wetlands Reserve Committee

$2,000

Chiltern Tourism & Development Inc

$2,000

Wahgunyah Tennis Club

$1,000

Yackandandah Riding Club

$600

Wahgunyah Lions Football Netball Club

$1,000

Yackandandah and District Historical Society Inc

$1,500

Chiltern Neighbourhood House

$1,000

1st Beechworth Scout Group

$2,000

Allan's Flat Recreation Reserve Committee of Management

$1,600

Kiewa Sandy Creek Football Netball Club

$2,000

Rutherglen Agricultural Society Inc.

$1,500

Stanley Rural Community Inc

$2,000

Stanley Hall and Athenaeum Committee of Management

$700

Indigo Creek Landcare Group Inc.

$800

Glenview Health

$1,000

Quercus Beechworth Inc.

$2,000

Total

$50,000


Why Some Applications Miss Out

Applications are assessed by the Indigo Shire Community Grants Awards Advisory Committee against published guidelines and criteria. Funding is awarded to community organisations that best demonstrate:

  • Strong alignment with the Council Plan and the Municipal Health and Wellbeing Plan priorities

  • Broad community impact and inclusivity

  • A clear budget showing essential costs and diverse income streams

Given the high number of quality applications and limited funding pool, many worthy community organisations were unable to be supported this round.


Please see the Community Grant Guidelines below to understand the requirements for the 2025/26 grant application here.

Questions? Ask away

We understand that the application process can be daunting, which is why we're on hand to help.

If you have any questions about the funding program or application process, post it here and we'll provide a response ASAP.

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  • Share Three Flats Landcare group has identified that woody weeds (in particular blackberry) are a common problem on waterways in our area. We would like to run an education session for local landowners on the use of goats to control these weeds. The main cost is for this event is the speaker (approx. $3000). Do you think this would be a appropriate event to apply for the community events grant. We know itis a significant concern for local landowners. Based on similar events that the Group has held recently we would expect to attract approx. 30 local landowners. Thank you in advance. on Facebook Share Three Flats Landcare group has identified that woody weeds (in particular blackberry) are a common problem on waterways in our area. We would like to run an education session for local landowners on the use of goats to control these weeds. The main cost is for this event is the speaker (approx. $3000). Do you think this would be a appropriate event to apply for the community events grant. We know itis a significant concern for local landowners. Based on similar events that the Group has held recently we would expect to attract approx. 30 local landowners. Thank you in advance. on Twitter Share Three Flats Landcare group has identified that woody weeds (in particular blackberry) are a common problem on waterways in our area. We would like to run an education session for local landowners on the use of goats to control these weeds. The main cost is for this event is the speaker (approx. $3000). Do you think this would be a appropriate event to apply for the community events grant. We know itis a significant concern for local landowners. Based on similar events that the Group has held recently we would expect to attract approx. 30 local landowners. Thank you in advance. on Linkedin Email Three Flats Landcare group has identified that woody weeds (in particular blackberry) are a common problem on waterways in our area. We would like to run an education session for local landowners on the use of goats to control these weeds. The main cost is for this event is the speaker (approx. $3000). Do you think this would be a appropriate event to apply for the community events grant. We know itis a significant concern for local landowners. Based on similar events that the Group has held recently we would expect to attract approx. 30 local landowners. Thank you in advance. link

    Three Flats Landcare group has identified that woody weeds (in particular blackberry) are a common problem on waterways in our area. We would like to run an education session for local landowners on the use of goats to control these weeds. The main cost is for this event is the speaker (approx. $3000). Do you think this would be a appropriate event to apply for the community events grant. We know itis a significant concern for local landowners. Based on similar events that the Group has held recently we would expect to attract approx. 30 local landowners. Thank you in advance.

    Kerrie Warburton asked over 1 year ago

    Hi Kerrie, 

    Yes, your project is suitable for an event grant application. Make sure you refer to the program objectives below as your project will likely achieve multiple outcomes: 

    • Volunteerism and opportunities for participation
    • Economic yield
    • Township vibrancy – celebration of place
    • Building place profile
    • Creativity and innovation
    • Resilience through connectivity
    • Inclusion and accessibility
    • Environmental sustainability
  • Share Hi there, I can see that you do not fund 'Programs considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government'. Would you say that schools are ineligible to apply or would it depend on the project? Thank you, Katie on Facebook Share Hi there, I can see that you do not fund 'Programs considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government'. Would you say that schools are ineligible to apply or would it depend on the project? Thank you, Katie on Twitter Share Hi there, I can see that you do not fund 'Programs considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government'. Would you say that schools are ineligible to apply or would it depend on the project? Thank you, Katie on Linkedin Email Hi there, I can see that you do not fund 'Programs considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government'. Would you say that schools are ineligible to apply or would it depend on the project? Thank you, Katie link

    Hi there, I can see that you do not fund 'Programs considered the major responsibility of State or Federal Government'. Would you say that schools are ineligible to apply or would it depend on the project? Thank you, Katie

    Katie asked over 1 year ago

    Hi Katie, 

    That is correct. School activities and programs are deemed the responsibility of the State Government and Education Department and are therefore unsuitable for Council grants.

    If you would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact me at penelope.mcgufficke@indigoshire.vic.gov.au

     

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    The link to the grant guidelines appears to be is broken. Are you able to refresh/check? Thanks Lib

    Libby asked about 2 years ago

    Hi Libby, thanks for alerting that to us, this has been updated and is now working   

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