Small towns with populations up to 5000 people will soon be eligible for funding, as part of the State Government’s Tiny Towns Fund.
Community groups, organisations and councils in Victoria’s tiniest towns will be eligible for grants from $5000 up to $50,000 through the election commitment.
Bass MP Jordan Crugnale said she wants the many community groups and organisations across Bass to “start thinking about projects that will beautify, activate and accentuate their local area even more”.
The electorate of Bass has many small towns from Pearcedale to Tooradin, Lang Lang through to Yannathan across to Corinella and over to Dalyston – all full of character, stories, history, points of interest and communities who have an indelible pride of place and are wonderfully connected and know what they need.
“Our community members living in tiny towns know exactly what they need and this is a fabulous fund to make that special something happen,” she said.
“We want our small towns to shine and our community spirit to strengthen.”
Public art, sculptural bike racks, themed street furniture, equipment in parks, plantings to colour and green up streetscapes, murals, basketball hoops, pickle ball court lines, trails are just some of the suggested ways the Tiny Towns Fund can be used in local communities.
Funding will be provided for local projects and organisations to deliver better public places and spaces, providing the facilities families need and want in their communities. It will also help support tourism and back local jobs and businesses.
Applications are expected to open soon.
Details and guidelines will be published via the Regional Development Victoria and Suburban Development websites.
