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Bushfire-hit Victorian businesses bounce back as government vouchers deliver reprieve
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Fire closed in on the Frasers Tamberrah Cottages early last year.
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A little more than 12 months ago, Rob Fraser stood in his front yard holding a soaking towel and preparing to make, if necessary, a potentially lifesaving jump into a nearby dam.
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Upwards of $85m was spent in regional Victorian tourist areas via a coronavirus voucher package this summer
The highest number of vouchers were claimed on the Mornington Peninsula and Bass Coast
The state has released 90,000 additional vouchers to businesses impacted by lockdowns
Applications are now open for our Innovative Services are Better Services program.
Mayor Libro Mustica said this program had been developed in response to changes to funding arrangements for community care services to people with disabilities, who are frail or aged.
“The Innovative Services program aims to strengthen the community care and services sector through the provision of funds to address existing or emerging unmet needs in our region,” Cr Mustica said.
“It will be of particular interest to service providers and not-for-profit community organisations who are seeking funding to deliver an innovative service.
“Funding up to $131,750 will be offered on a triennial basis to allow funding surety to implement programs or projects and evaluate outcomes.
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Funding Information
Major Grants:Up to $10,000 – Two rounds per annum
Funding Categories
Quick Response Grants:These grants aim to provide community organizations a responsive opportunity to apply for funding for small projects or events that will occur within 3 months of the application.
Major Grants:These grants aim to provide community organizations an opportunity to apply for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
For Community Organizations to be eligible for a Community Strengthening Grant they must:
Be committed to providing direct benefits to residents in Moira Shire. Please note, Council may consider funding events held outside of Moira Shire, particularly in the two crossborder communities of Cobram-Barooga and Yarrawonga-Mulwala, where economic benefit to Moira Shire can be demonstrated.