Applications are open now for this year’s Agricultural and Pastoral Society Grants Program.
These grants will help organisations with projects that encourage community involvement in regional shows, promoting Victoria’s agriculture industry.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas encouraged groups to apply.
“We are supporting our local Agricultural and Pastoral societies with more funding and look forward to them welcoming visitors through their gates,” she said.
The grants will provide successful applicants with up to $10,000 to support infrastructure development and upgrades to celebrate Victoria’s agricultural communities, industries and produce.
The grants can be used to upgrade or establish new facilities, enhance public amenities, improve essential infrastructure, improve business management activities, biosecurity planning and promote reporting of livestock movements.
Agriculture Minister Ros Spence welcomed applications from all agricultural and pastoral societies.
“Agricultural shows and events are an integral part of rural communities, especially duringmchallenging times such as drought, allowing communities to come together,” she said.
“Events are also often used to support services and dedicated drought initiatives, as well as raising awareness on work that’s being done to support communities.”
Agricultural and pastoral societies are community groups with a shared interest in agriculture, horticulture or livestock.
Found across rural and regional areas, there’s over 100 across the state, bringing a range of events with them.
Applications for the latest round close September 12. Details: tinyurl.com/bdz5t48u
