FEDERAL Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has announced that 21 organisations in the Nicholls area will be awarded more than $66K in grant funding. This funding is specifically designated to support the valuable work carried out by volunteers.
The grants are made available through the Volunteer Grants program and range from $1K to $5K. The primary objective of these grants is to bolster volunteer efforts and encourage greater community involvement.
Mr. Birrell expressed his satisfaction in backing these grants and acknowledged their significance, despite their relatively small amounts. He emphasized that these funds arrived at an opportune moment for organizations that are in the process of rebuilding their volunteer base after the challenges posed by the pandemic. resources to carry out their vital work effectively.
The successful grant applicants in Nicholls are:
- Shepparton Football Netball Club Incorporated. $2,750
- Echuca Football and Netball Club Inc. $2,750
- Rochester Football Netball Club Inc. $2,750
- Katandra West Tennis Club. $3,200
- St. John Ambulance Australia (Victoria) Inc. $4,000
- Bamawm Lockington United Cricket Club Inc. $4,000
- Katandra Football Netball Club Inc. $2,800
- Yarra-Mul Basketball Association Inc. $3,950
- Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Inc. $3,200
- Kialla Golf Club Inc. $1,557
- Shepparton United Football/Netball Club Inc. $2,750
- Goulburn Valley Pride Inc. $2,830
- Shepp Feathers Incorporated. $3,000
- Avenel Active. $5,000
- Murchison Retirement Village Inc. $2,800
- Katandra West Bowling Club Inc. $2,000
- Shepparton Cycling Club Inc. $2,750
- Kyabram-valley View Golf & Bowls Club Inc. $4,000
- Shepparton East Men’s Shed Incorporated. $4,500
- Shepparton Foodshare Incorporated. $3,000
- Seymour Youth and Fitness Centre Inc. $2,635
