BARWON Water has opened up a new community grants program that\u2019s aiming to create opportunities for local initiatives.<\/p>\n
As part of the program there\u2019s grants of up to $5000 available for initiatives in Barwon Water\u2019s service area to community groups.<\/p>\n
The water utility\u2019s general manager of customers, community and strategy Laura Kendall said the grants program will be inclusive with broad eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n
“Community groups across our region do incredible work in all kinds of ways and we\u2019re keen to offer practical support through our new grants program,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we work to enable regional prosperity, we\u2019ve given our whole support program a makeover so we can fund more local projects.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barwon Water staff are looking for initiatives which support saving water, improving the region or local environment, helping people be active and connected, or creating social inclusion.<\/p>\n
\u201cApplications open on 1 February, with an annual cycle that provides fair and consistent timelines for our not-for-profit, volunteer-based community organisations and schools,\u201d said Ms Kendall.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope to support a wide range of projects that will make a positive difference in our local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Applications close Sunday 31 March and can be made on the Have Your Say Barwon Water website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BARWON Water has opened up a new community grants program that\u2019s aiming to create opportunities for local initiatives. As part of the program there\u2019s grants of up to $5000 available for initiatives in Barwon Water\u2019s service area to community groups. The water utility\u2019s general manager of customers, community and strategy Laura Kendall said the grants […]<\/p>\n