Eight groups from across Ararat Rural City will share more than $26,500 as part of the latest round of Council's Community Support Grants.
The regular grants program provides funding to eligible clubs, organisations and community groups that need a helping hand to deliver local initiatives, projects and activities and host events.
As part of the program, Council provides matching contributions to successful applicants, either in cash or in-kind support.
Recipients of the latest round of Community Support Grants include:
- Grampians Cricket Association - Ultimate Cricket Clinics in-school program.
- Ararat Y's Menette's Club - 2025 Carols by Candlelight.
- Moyston Progress Association - 2026 Moyston Easter Market.
- Ararat Harness Racing Club - 2026 Ararat Pacing and Trotting Cup.
- Pinnacle Inc - Athlete support for 2025 TriState Games.
- Stawell & Ararat Cross Country Club - Automatic timing project.
- Ararat VRI Bowls Club - Ladies Social Bowls Program.
- Lake Bolac Music Club - New piano.
Pinnacle Inc CEO Kathryn Clayton said the Community Support Grant would help their group of athletes to attend the week-long 2026 TriState Games. "This grant will help us cover the costs of sending our athletes to this amazing inclusive event, including accommodation," said Ms Clayton.
Mayor Cr Bob Sanders thanked everyone who took the time to apply for a Community Support Grant and congratulated the successful recipients. "We're lucky to have a band of volunteers hosting quality events like the upcoming Carols by Candlelight and Council is pleased to provide support wherever possible," said Cr Sanders. "It's also great to see funds from this round go towards local sporting development programs - in this case cricket and bowls. It's brilliant that Council and community are working together to bring these initiatives to reality."
