New funding opportunity aims to boost community wellbeing

Recipients will be eligible for financial support of up to $1000 per grant to deliver events, programs or activities aimed at improving social connection and wellbeing of senior community members in an accessible manner.

Campaspe Shire Mayor Daniel Mackrell encouraged community groups and organisations to take advantage of the grant opportunity.

“We're proud to support initiatives that improve wellbeing outcomes for older residents in our community and create meaningful opportunities for them to stay connected,” he said.

Following the successful launch of the SmartyGrants platform for Responsive and Community Grants, the Seniors Program Grants will utilise the system for the first time.

Community development officers will run pop-up sessions to provide applicants with support in putting together and submitting their applications.

Applicants will be contacted within six weeks after closing about the outcome of applications.

For more information, contact the council grants team on 1300 666 535 or visit campaspe.vic.gov.au/grants