Applications are now open for grants of up to $15,000 to assist local community groups, sports clubs, schools and other organisations that collect and preserve the stories of our region.
State Member for Euroa Steph Ryan said the grants aimed to support local community groups planning or currently working on projects to secure their stories for generations to come.
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Local projects previously supported through the program include:
● Benalla Aviation Museum Inc. — $1320 towards museum information signage;
● Euroa Historical Genealogical Society — $1200 towards security cameras;
● Kilmore General Cemetery Trust — $5350 towards its records conservation project;
● Merrigum and District Historical and Educational Society Inc. — $1400 towards Making a Digital Merrigum; and
● Strathbogie Tableland History Group — $6190 towards the Strathbogie Heritage Trail.
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Ms Ryan said the diversity of past successful projects demonstrated how important it was to preserve our local history for future generations to enjoy.
“The Euroa electorate has a vibrant history with many important local stories to share and preserve,” Ms Ryan said.
“It’s been fantastic to see a number of history groups and other organisations from across our region successfully secure a local history grant to pursue their own local projects.
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“I encourage all local historical societies, schools, sporting clubs and specialist interest groups to apply for this grant to help share their stories.”
The Local History Grants Program is now open to all not-for-profit community groups.
Applications close at midnight on March 9. For further information or to apply, visit this link.
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