Campaspe Shire Council's Flood Recovery Team, in partnership with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), is hosting a series of free community grant-writing information sessions across the shire in August to support local recovery and capacity-building efforts.
Aimed at educating and empowering community members and organisations, the sessions will focus on the fundamentals of successful grant seeking and management — including how to identify the right grants, prepare strong applications, and manage grant acquittals and reporting effectively.
A total of five sessions will be held, each capped at 20 participants to ensure a quality interactive learning environment. Light supper or finger food will be provided.
Sessions will be held at:
- St Mary's Parish Hall, Echuca on Monday,18 August, 6pm to 8pm;
- St Mary's Parish Hall, Echuca on Tuesday, 19 August, 10am to 12 noon;
- Rochester at Campaspe Shire Council's Customer Service Centre and Library meeting room on Tuesday, 19 August, 6pm to 8pm;
- Kyabram KCLC, 21-25 Lake Rd on Monday, 25 August, 6pm to 8pm; and
- Rushworth at Campaspe Shire Council's Customer Service Centre and Library meeting room on Thursday, 28 August, 6pm to 8pm.
While all sessions are open to the general public, the session scheduled in Echuca on 19 August will be tailored specifically for community services and organisations, offering deeper insights into organisational grant seeking strategies.
Campaspe Shire Mayor Cr Daniel Mackrell said the workshops were not just about securing grants but also giving the community the opportunity to turn ideas into reality.
"Grant-writing workshops give our residents the skills to bring their ideas to life," Cr Mackrell said.
"When people learn how to access funding, they're better able to shape the future of their communities.
"I urge community groups and businesses to attend, learn how to navigate funding opportunities, and gain the tools they need to lead local projects and drive real change."
The workshops will be delivered by FRRR, a nationally recognised foundation committed to strengthening remote, rural and regional communities.
Community members, volunteers, and local service providers are encouraged to attend and gain valuable knowledge to support their recovery efforts and long-term community development goals.
Registrations are essential as places are limited, and can be made via link below:
For the sessions in Echuca and Rochester, please book by 5pm on Monday, 11 August; bookings for the sessions in Kyabram and Rushworth will close at 5pm on Monday, 18 August 2025.
