Mayor of Brimbank, Cr Margaret Giudice said Council was excited to be able to support so many community groups as part of this year’s Community Grant Program.

“Our Community Grants Program provides one-off financial assistance to support current and emerging communities through activities, programs and events that help strengthen the community.

“This year we received 113 applications and have been able to support 75 of these applications with $453,707 in community grants to support their various programs, activities and events,” Cr Giudice said.

This year Council increased grant funding by $180,000 to better meet demand for support from the community.

“Our community is one that likes to celebrate, so we’re happy to be able to make this possible by supporting more community festivals and events this year.

“We look forward to seeing the successes that come from these successful grants over the next year,” Cr Giudice said.