Community Grants
Local Heritage Fund - OPEN
Murrumbidgee Council in conjunction with the New South Wales Heritage Office has allocated funding towards grants associated with heritage conservation enhancement works. This funding is directed towards assistance with minor works that will enhance or identify local heritage items. All work is required to be completed in the financial year that the money is allocated.
The allocation of these grants will be on a dollar-for-dollar basis with priority being given, but not limited to heritage items.
Guidelines are now available at the Murrumbidgee Council offices or can be downloaded by clicking here. Application forms can also be downloaded by clicking here
The closing date for submissions is the close of business on Monday 11 March 2024.
Grant funding is limited and therefore very competitive. Ensure that your application is correctly completed and submitted on time to give yourself the best possible opportunity to be successful.
Should you require any further information regarding the Local Heritage Fund, please contact Murrumbidgee Council on 1300 676 243.
Lions Club of Darlington Point Community Grant - OPEN
This is an annual grant, valued at up to $2,000 awarded to eligible applicants, which include individuals, to advance education, children's aid or community wellbeing. It was generously made available by the Lions Club of Darlington Point when it was closed in 2022. This grant is only available to residents of Darlington Point.
Applications close on Friday 15 March 2024 at 12.00 noon.
Find out more.
Past Recipients:
2023 - Darlington Point Early Learning Centre - Setting up not-for-profit organisation, including insurance, approval, incorporation and fees
2022 - Rebecca Norris on behalf of Darlington Point Swimming Pool - pool equipment
Murrumbidgee Council Community Grants Program - OPEN
A total amount of $20,000 is available each year, with a maximum of $2,000 for each grant.
Applications close on Friday 15 March 2024 at 12 noon.
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2023 Recipients:
- Central Coree Community Centre - $1,924 - Fridge freezer and folding trestle tables
- Coleambally Community Gym - $2,000 - Defibrillator and wall mount
- Coleambally Rescue Squad - $2,000 - Tools and equipment for light rescue vehicle
- Cypress View Lodge Ltd - $2,000 - Treatment chair
- Darlington Point Public School P&C - $2,000 - Intensive swimming lessons for all students
- Jerilderie Early Learning Centre - $2,000 - Install fencing and a gate
- Jerilderie Football Club - $1,595 - Defibrillator
- Riverina Vintage Machinery Club Inc Rally Coleambally - $2,000 - Contribution towards equipment hire, fencing and upgrade to tractor pull track
2022 Recipients:
- Coleambally Cricket Club - $1,950 - chairs for Coleambally sports clubrooms
- Coleambally Darlington Point Junior Rugby League - $2,000 – defibrillator
- Coleambally Playgroup - $600 - inclusive play activity resources
- Coleambally Preschool Association Inc - $2,000 - replace lighting in Preschool building
- Coleambally Rescue Squad - $1,952.50 - multi-trauma dummy
- Coleambally Townlife - $660 - raised garden beds
- Darlington Point Public School P&C Association - $1,500 - intensive swimming program
- Jerilderie Tidy Towns - $2,000 - Christmas lights and decorations
- Jerilderie Swimming Club Inc - $2,000 - pool equipment and clothing
- St Joseph’s Parents & Friends - $2,000 - outdoor learning area
- Waddi Housing & Advancement Corporation Ltd - $2,000 - signage for gallery artefacts and contribution to Elders Honour Board
2021 Recipients:
- Coleambally Bowling Teams - $2,000 – Shade covers
- Coleambally Darlington Point Apex Club - $2,000 – Annual dinner – mental health focus
- Coleambally Golf Club - $2,000 – Chairs
- Coleambally Quilters - $1,299 – Stick Vacuum
- Coleambally Volunteer Rescue Association - $2,000 – Upgrade rescue truck lights
- Cypress View Lodge - $2,000 - Water pressure system to supply internal fire sprinklers
- Darlington Point Men’s Shed Inc - $2,000 - Purchase of Thicknesser - spiral head cutter
- Darlington Point Primary School - $1701 – Breakfast Club
- Jerilderie Fishing Club - $2,000 – Learn to Fish Day
- Jerilderie Sports Club - $2,000 – Five sets of bowls
2020 Recipients:
- Coleambally/Darlington Point Junior Rugby - training and safety equipment - $1,941
- Coleambally Pre School Association – Outdoor kitchen - $900
- Darlington Point Landcare - replanting of trees - $2,000
- Darlington Point Public School P & C Association - Breakfast Club - $2,000
- Jerilderie APEX Club - Racecourse solar lighting - $2,000
- Jerilderie Race Club - Racecourse solar lighting - $2,000
- Jerilderie Pre-School Kindergarten - Smart board - $2,000
- Riverina Classic Catch & Release Fishing Competition - Fingerlings - $2,000
- St Joseph’s Primary School Jerilderie Social & Fundraising Committee – Compost area/oiling cubbies - $2,000
- Cypress View Lodge – Internet server - $2,000
- Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point - Education grants - $1,850
Coleambally Solar Farm Community Fund - OPEN
Applications close on Friday 15 March 2024 at 12.00 noon.
The Coleambally Solar Farm provides $20,000 each calendar year to support local projects that benefit and strengthen the region.
Of these funds, $10,000 is distributed to the Murrumbidgee Community Experimental/Demonstration Farm and a further $10,000 is distributed to projects through an open and competitive program.
Grants of between $500 and $3,000 are made available.
Find out more.
2023 Recipients:
- Coleambally Community Demonstration Experimental Farm: $10,000 (Annual Contribution)
- Coleambally Central School P&C Association: $1,680 (Intensive swimming lessons)
- Coleambally Rescue Squad: $1833 (Stabilisation equipment for Light Rescue Vehicle)
- Coleambally Rural Fire Brigade: $3,000 (Washer/dryer)
- Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point: $3,000 (Contribution towards Education Grants)
- Coleambally Darlington Point Junior Rugby League: $487 (Leaf Blower and Rubber Mats)
2022 Recipients:
- Coleambally Darlington Point Junior Rugby League - $1,370 - drink bottles and crates
- Coleambally Rescue Squad - $3,000 - equipment for emergency response boat
- Coleambally Townlife - $660 - raised garden beds
- Cypress View Lodge - $2,017 - king single sofa bed
- Murrumbidgee Physical Culture Club - $1,953 - iPads and speaker
- Waddi Housing and Advancement Corporation Ltd - $1,000 - solar lighting for mural
2021 Recipients:
- Coleambally Preschool Association Inc - $2,000 – Nature-based play space
- Country Education Foundation of Coleambally-Darlington Point Inc. - $2,000 Education grants
- Darlington Point Public School P&C Association - $2,000 – Intensive swimming program
- St Joseph’s Primary School Jerilderie Parents & Friends Association - $2,000 - Echuca Day Trip – Twisted Science and Paddlesteamer Experience
- Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural & Development Centre - $2,000 - Sporting equipment and promotional brochure
2020 Recipients:
- Cypress View Lodge – Server hardware and licensing - $3,000
- Coleambally Central School P & C - Covered outdoor learning area - $3,000
- St Peter’s Primary School, Coleambally - Goal posts - $3,000
- Taste Coleambally Food & Farm Festival - Advertising - $1,000
- Murrumbidgee Community Experimental/Demonstration Farm - $10,000