The Nationals’ Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, is encouraging local communities to apply for the latest round of the Victorian Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.

This fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support projects that enhance tourism, liveability, and community pride in towns with populations of 5,000 or fewer residents.

Applicants are required to contribute up to 20 per cent of the proposed project budget, which can be a combination of financial and in-kind support.

Mr Bull emphasised that this is an invaluable opportunity for small communities within the electorate to access vital funding for key local projects.

“These grants have already made a positive impact on various community-driven initiatives, and I’m eager to see more proposals from the Gippsland East electorate this year,” Mr Bull said.

“Previous recipients of the Tiny Towns Fund include the Mallacoota Arts Council, East Gippsland Landcare Network, Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre, Briagolong Quarry Reserve Committee, Nowa Nowa Community Development Group, and the Tubbut Hall and Development Association.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our towns to secure funding that can make a real difference in their communities,” he added.

Applications opened on Monday, 26 August, and close on 25 October 2024.

For more information visit rdv.vic.gov.au/tinytownsfund.

Monday, 9 September 2024