The Stronger Communities grants will see 12 organisations receive a cash injection to support projects that aim to enhance the social wellbeing of regional residents.
Mr Birrell said the grants of up to $20,000 supported worthy grass-roots projects, including the purchase of equipment and facility upgrades.
“Not-for-profit community organisations are at the heart of regional communities,” Mr Birrell said.
“Volunteers work tirelessly to fundraise to upgrade their facilities and run programs for locals, but they can’t do it on their own.”
Stronger Communities grant recipients
Kyabram Blue Light: $3000 to purchase sporting equipment and uniforms.
Goulburn Region Pre-School Association: $15,000 installation of shade structure at Nagambie Pre-school.
Seymour Agricultural and Pastoral Society: $20,000 refurbishment of building following floods.
Echuca Moama Men’s Shed: $4700 to purchase workshop tools.
Broadford Scout Group: $7031 refurbishment of hall.
Scout Association: $15,000 to purchase camping equipment for Tatura, Mooroopna, North Shepparton and Kialla.
Girgarre Facilities Committee: $15,000 for the installation and purchase of a public address audio/visual system.
Shepparton Sailability: $12,602 to purchase equipment.
Numurkah Wunghnu Cemetery Trust: $2500 to purchase a defibrillator.
Murchison Football Club: $16,500 to upgrade amenities.
Rochester Football and Netball Club: $14,900 to install air conditioning.
Tooborac Mechanics Hall and Reserve Committee: $17,995 to refurbish community hall.
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