With the first year anniversary of the June 2021 storm event in the Yarra Ranges coming up, Yarra Ranges Council has announced a quick-release small grants program for communities to organise their own social and wellbeing activities.
Community groups or small not-for-profit organisations can request funding of up to $400 per activity/event.
Mayor Jim Child said the financial contribution is on offer to community groups or organisations for activities that reach out to storm-affected residents in their community to support their ongoing recovery journey.
“The June storm affected a huge percentage of our municipality and as we approach the start of the first anniversary, it’s important to recognise every person, family and community is at a different place in their recovery journey,” Cr Child said.
“Events or activities should respond to an identified community need and ideally the outcome of these activities will be improved social connection and wellbeing.”
A total pool of $6000 has so far been allocated for existing not-for-profit community groups and small community organisations located in storm impacted areas to host free small events/activities between Friday 27 May and Friday 24 June.
Events and or activities that have already received funding from Council are not eligible for additional funding.
Applications are due by 5pm, Thursday 7 April and must be submitted via the SmartyGrants website.
