Helping communities thrive

Thriving: Moorabool Landcare Network, in partnership with Grow West, have previously received almost $20,000 to rehabilitate the banks of the Werribee River under the program. Photo: SUBMITTED

THE latest round of a local water company’s community grants program is now open, with up to $20,000 on offer for groups in its service area.

Greater Western Water’s Thriving Communities program has been running since 2022, offering funding to community-led groups and projects that benefit the company’s customers and communities.

The latest round opened on Wednesday 6 March, with GWW General Manager Strategy and Partnerships, Kessia Thomson, saying the company remains eager to fund a wide range of projects, activities, and organisations.

“In previous rounds, GWW has funded a wide range of projects, activities and organisations and we hope this year is no different,” Ms Thomson said.

“Our eligibility criteria support local organisations with innovative ideas to help our communities thrive.

“We are looking to invest in locally led initiatives for big returns on community wellbeing and care for Country in the west. If you are working on something that creates opportunity, sustainability, inclusion or equity, we want to hear from you.”

Applications are open until 10 April, with successful recipients to be notified in June.

For more information, visit Greater Western Water’s website and search ‘Thriving Communities’.