Seventeen local community groups will share $36,496 in funding with the 2025-2026 Community Grant recipients allocated at the September 2025 Council Meeting.
The Community Grants Program is an annual opportunity for community organisations to fund recreational, cultural, social, economic initiatives that benefit the Central Goldfields Shire and its community.
Central Goldfields Shire Mayor Grace La Vella congratulated this year's recipients.
"We have so many local groups working hard across the length and breadth of our Shire, contributing to the wellbeing, heritage and participation of our towns and districts. The Community Grants Program is our opportunity to encourage and support those who do so much - often with very little."
"Community Grants aren't always a lot of money, but they can make a big difference to these groups, clubs and small organisations. They can improve capacity, start new programs, expand their reach and help bring people together."
Applicants could apply for grants from between $500 and $3,000 across four categories: Infrastructure, Creativity and Innovation, Community Development, and Climate Action.
The 2025-2026 Community Grants Program recipients are:
Name of Organisation |
Project Title |
Funding Amount |
Central Goldfields Historic Machinery Society |
Shed Power and Lighting |
$3,000.00 |
Central Goldfields Bushwalking and Hiking Group |
Bushwalking for Everyone |
$2,208.00 |
Goldfields Music Club Inc |
Vibes on Broadway - Dunolly Street Festival |
$3,000.00 |
Mill House Neighbourhood House |
Smart Shades for a Cooler Tomorrow |
$3,000.00 |
Dunolly Fire Brigade |
Dunolly Fire Brigade Event Readiness Package |
$2,350.00 |
Maryborough VRI Croquet Club |
Family Friendly Fun Nights |
$1,570.00 |
Maryborough and District Garden Club Inc |
Central Goldfields Shire Garden Competition |
$1,000.00 |
Carisbrook Historical Society |
Air Conditioner Carisbrook Historical Society |
$2,699.00 |
Bealiba Hall and Reserves Committee |
Update of History Room Electronics and Storage |
$3,000.00 |
Maryborough Lawn and Tennis Club Inc |
Tennis Club outdoor Player/Spectator Seating |
$3,000.00 |
Maryborough Community House |
After Hours Food Access Project |
$1,500.00 |
Maryborough District Girl Guides (GG Vic) |
Laptop and Printer for Maryborough District Girl Guides |
$1,500.00 |
Maryborough & District Horse and Pony Club |
MDHPC Sustainability Project |
$1,500.00 |
Bowenvale Hall |
Bowenvale Hall's Southern Fence Replacement |
$700.00 |
Words in Winter Central Goldfields Inc |
Words in Winter Central Goldfields 2026 Festival |
$3,000.00 |
Maryborough Horse Riding Club |
3 Phase Obstacles, Bridge and Gate |
$1,220.00 |
Talbot Arts and Historical Museum Inc |
Upgrade of Photocopier |
$2,249.00 |
