Murray River Council awards $30,000 in grants

By Ryan Bellingham

Jun 11, 2025

$30,000 in community grants have been dealt by Murray River Council to a diverse range of projects. Photo by Holly Daniel

Murray River Council has awarded $30,000 in community grants to help support a wide range of community projects.

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Up to $3000 was available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations for projects or events under round two of the 2024-25 Community Grants Program.

Mayor John Harvie said the program is a vital way to support local ideas and build strong community connections.

“Our Community Grants Program assists organisations to deliver initiatives that benefit our wider community,” he said.

“It’s also a great way to build stronger partnerships between council and our local committees and groups, so we’re once again pleased to support some exciting projects across the region.”

A diverse range of projects in various interest areas across the region were successful in gaining funding, according to the council.

The final 13 recommended projects were endorsed, ranging from gardening initiatives and firefighting resources to a chess club and modern hair salon.

List of funded projects

Goodnight Recreation Reserve and Hall Committee ― centenary event.
Girls on the Rise ― garden bed and cooking project.
Echuca Moama Men’s Shed ― vehicle repair and roadworthy.
Murray Haven Homes ― modern hair salon.
Murray Human Services (We Are Vivid) ― Oaks Day luncheon.
Moulamein Men’s Shed and Rice Museum ― defibrillator.
Mathoura Preschool ― vegetable garden re-vamp.
Bar-rook Field and Game ― firefighting cart.
Moulamein Arts and Craft Council ― coffee machine.
Barham High School ― chess club.
Mathoura Events Committee ― portable speakers, UHF microphones.
Caldwell Hall Management Committee ― technological upgrades.
Moama Anglican Grammar School ― ‘Brewing Bright Futures’.

Each project was considered by the council based on its merit, availability of alternative funding options, and how else support could be provided if not selected.

Twenty applications were received, seeking a combined total of $46,754.

The next round of the Community Grants Program will open on Tuesday, July 1.