Grants of up to $10,000 are currently available for local agricultural and pastoral societies that can help with the running of popular local shows.

Nationals MP, Tim Bull, said local agricultural shows are a vital part of our rural and regional life and he encourages local society committees to consider applying.

“The social connection and economic benefit of these events for regional towns is so important,” Mr Bull said.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to build and improve our event infrastructure to support the wonderful events we have in our region.”

The wide range of projects that are eligible for funding include new or upgraded facilities for the displays for arts and craft, updated fencing or areas used for shearing demonstrations, wool exhibits or judging of animals.

There are also opportunities to fund modernisation of amenity blocks, seating, disabled access, and electricity and water supply through the grant program.

“The fund can also support projects which improve biosecurity, such as upgraded signage, or the creation of separate animal housing,” Mr Bull said.

To learn more about the Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program and to apply, visit: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au

Applications close Friday 13 October 2023.

Caption: Nationals MP, Tim Bull, officiating the pie eating competition at the Bairnsdale Show, one of the region’s successful agricultural show societies in the Gippsland East electorate.

Monday, 25 September 2023