Communities in Melbourne’s north east have another opportunity to benefit from a $10 million fund that is helping local groups and organisations during construction of the North East Link.
The next round of funding from the North East Community Fund is now open for applications, supporting projects and community initiatives in areas that are most impacted by construction including Balwyn North, Box Hill North, Bulleen, Bundoora, Doncaster, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Kew East, Macleod, Mont Albert North, Rosanna, Templestowe Lower, Viewbank, Watsonia, Yallambie. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects and initiatives that benefit the local community, while partnerships of up to $100,000 are also available.
The types of programs that can be supported range from art exhibitions, sports club open days, initiatives to increase local participation, and community centre upgrades.
Almost 100 projects and initiatives have been funded through the first tworounds of funding, including accessibility upgrades, play equipment for toy libraries, gardening workshops, a Watsonia Family Fun Day, cultural camps, upgrades of shared outdoor spaces and scout hall improvements.
Community groups and organisations are encouraged to submit applications online at northeastlink.vic.gov.au/communityfund, with applications closing at 3pm, Tuesday 10 September.
Online grant writing workshops are also available to help people with applications. The North East Community Fund is one of the many ways that the project will leave a lasting legacy on the communities closest to this major project.