Remembrance grants available

Tuesday, 21st January 2025 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…

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…

Growing healthier, fairer communities

Funding of up to $150,000 is now available for Victorian organisations helping communities facing structural barriers to good health as part of health promotion foundation VicHealth’s Growing Healthy Communities grants. Applications are now open from a total funding pool of $4 million for innovative ideas that push the envelope to create better, fairer health outcomes…

Aboriginal sport participation grants

First Nations athletes will have more opportunities to compete in the sports they love, with a new grants program aimed at boosting sport participation. Nationals’ Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, is encouraging all community sporting clubs to consider applying for the latest round. “All sporting codes in our region have a dynamic participation in all…

AFL road safety grants open

Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state can apply for a share of $600,000 to improve their club as part of an annual road safety rewards grants program. Ms Benham said, “The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) have kicked off this year’s TAC Club Rewards program, which encourages local clubs to promote road safety to…

Regional tourism boost

Member for Mildura, Jade Benham invites all eligible organisations to apply for the latest round of the Regional Events Fund grants. Grants of up to $500,000 will be open to organisers of festivals, sports events, exhibitions and more to attract and grow events of international or national significance while grants of up to $50,000 will…