Landcare Grant applications open

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura is encouraging local volunteer groups to apply for Victorian Landcare Grants. The 2025 Victorian Landcare Grants aim to improve local parks, waterways and reserves so Victorians can continue to experience the best of our great outdoors. It allows community groups to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about…

Landcare grants open to young Victorians

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura is encouraging young residents to apply for Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants. Grants of up to $5,000 are available and aim to get young people out in nature to care for and learn about Victoria’s environment. Local primary and secondary schools, Scouts and Girl Guides, childcare centres, youth groups and…

Sporting club grants program now open

The Sporting Club Grants Program is now accepting applications for 2025, with The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, encouraging all local clubs to apply for funding. This year, much of the funding is focused on supporting volunteers and officials, with grants of up to $5,000 available for projects that enhance the skills and knowledge…

Grants open for Youth Fest 2025

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham is encouraging young locals to apply for grants to create youth-focus events under Youth Fest 2025. Grants of up to $2,000 are now open to schools, local councils and community organisations to team up with young people aged 12 to 25 to create events focused on young people.…

Remembrance grants available

Returned and Services League (RSL) sub-branches across the region are being asked to apply for the latest round of funding made available to assist with restoring community war memorials, avenues of honour and capital works to upgrade RSL facilities. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said grants of up to $30,000 are available to…

Manangatang P-12 receives $20,000 grant

Friday, 20 December 2024 Manangatang P-12 receives $20,000 Grant Manangatang P-12 College has received $20,000 in funding from VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grant program to assist in their creation of “The Harvest Hub.” Focused on preventing chronic disease and promoting good health, the VicHealth grant aims to create better, fairer health outcomes for young Victorians…

Funding Opportunities Open for Men’s Shed

Local men’s sheds are encouraged to apply for grants under the latest round of the Men’s Shed Funding Program, offering up to $100,000 for new projects and improvements. The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, praised the vital role men’s sheds play in fostering connection and supporting local communities. “Men’s sheds provide a welcoming space…

More sporting grants open now

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging local sporting clubs to apply for new grants open now – with up to $5000 available for equipment, upskilling coaches and volunteers, and travel costs. Applications for the latest round of the Sporting Club Grants Program opened today and will remain open until October 7. The…

Ag show recognition needs upgrade

The Nationals will continue to fight for much-loved Agricultural Shows amid a concerning funding freeze. Our Deputy Leader and Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Emma Kealy, has revealed the extent of the problem. Despite rising inflation, the Agriculture and Pastoral Society Grants Program has remained stagnant this year at $300,000 in total funding, with a $10,000…

History grants to continue

The Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is pleased to confirm the Victorian Community History Awards and Local History Grants Program will once again be open for applications later this year. Ms Benham, along with her Victorian Nationals colleagues across regional Victoria successfully advocated for the continuation of the grants program in 2023. The projects…