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.

Incorporated not-for-profit community organisations can apply and there is a co-contribution required 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 grant 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.

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

For more information go to www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants/tiny-towns-fund .

Monday, 17 November 2025