Strathbogie Shire Council announces successful recipients of 2025–26 Community Grants
Strathbogie Shire Council is proud to announce the successful recipients of the 2025–26 Community Strengthening and Sustainability Grants Program, with a total of 14 projects receiving $161,724 in funding.
The grants were awarded under delegation by the Chief Executive Officer in line with Council’s adopted 2025–26 Community Funding Model, which was endorsed in April this year. The model empowers Council to support local initiatives that strengthen communities, enhance liveability, and deliver long-term benefits across the Shire.
Applications opened on 16 April and closed on 21 May 2025. A total of 23 applications were received across both categories, requesting more than $236,000 in funding. Following a robust assessment process, 14 projects were selected for funding, and the funding was exhausted. These projects included solar and battery upgrades, sporting facility improvements, arts and heritage initiatives, and community development activities.
Mayor Claire Ewart-Kennedy congratulated the recipients and thanked all applicants for their commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities.
“This program is about backing the great ideas, energy and commitment that already exist in our towns and communities,” Cr Ewart-Kennedy said. “From investing in inclusive sporting spaces to supporting sustainability and local heritage, these grants reflect the diverse and inspiring work happening across Strathbogie Shire.”
Among the successful applicants were the Euroa Arboretum for the development of a new master plan, the Euroa Historical and Genealogical Society for both solar installation and pathway extensions at the museum, and the Strathbogie Recreation Reserve for electrical upgrades to support community use of new BBQ and recreation facilities.
The funding also supports groups in Avenel, Violet Town, Ruffy, and Nagambie—highlighting Council’s commitment to ensuring equitable community funding across the Shire.
The Community Strengthening and Sustainability Grants are part of Council’s ongoing work to empower local people and organisations to deliver grassroots projects that build connection, resilience and pride of place.
The full list of grant recipients are contained below:
| Grant Type | Applicant | Project | Amount |
| Community Strengthening | Avenel Memorial Hall CoM | Avenel Music and Arts Project | $10,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Strathbogie Tennis Club | Sun shelter for parents and kids | $6,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Avenel Active | Avenel Community Plan | $9,967 |
| Community Strengthening | Euroa Arboretum | A Master Plan for Euroa Arboretum | $10,000 |
| Sustainability | Euroa Historical and Genealogical Society | Solar and Battery Installation | $19,984 |
| Community Strengthening | Euroa Historical and Genealogical Society | Extension of Pathways at Euroa Museum | $10,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Rotary Club of Euroa | Double Accessible BBQ installation | $10,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Nagambie Football Netball Club | Spectator Seating – Netball Courts | $10,000 |
| Sustainability | Shadforth Reserve, Violet Town | Solar and Battery Installation | $19,930 |
| Community Strengthening | Euroa Agricultural Society | Kit out the Kitchen | $10,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Euroa Croquet Club | The Green Green Grass of Home Courts | $10,000 |
| Sustainability | Euroa Environment Group | Wash Against Waste | $20,000 |
| Community Strengthening | Tablelands Community Centre, Ruffy | Tiling and Tidying Together | $5,843 |
| Community Strengthening | Strathbogie Rec Reserve CoM | Electricity to new electric BBQ and power points to the recreation reserve oval fence | $10,000 |
| TOTAL | $161,724 | ||
For more information about the Community Funding, visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au or contact Council on 1800 065 993.