SOUTH East Water’s annual community grants program is now open for groups to apply for up to $10,000 available for community projects.
Now in its fifth year, the program has granted more than $320,000 to 66 community groups across Melbourne’s south-east. “Last year we were thrilled to support 16 community groups with a range of community and environmental projects, from emergency food relief and crisis essentials for children entering out-of-home care, to rainwater tanks and recycled water systems, and a cultural meeting place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students,” South East Water managing director Lara Olsen said.
Applications are now open for eligible community groups across the South East Water service area for projects that:
- Help people learn about water and how to use it in the best way possible.
- Support vulnerable community members.
- Make a “healthier” environment.
- Help people be more active and connected.
Hastings Bowling Club used a grant it received last year to install an automated garden watering system, using water from its rainwater tanks. Club president Dave Jury said the new watering system had helped the club to conserve water and supported the health and wellbeing of volunteers who no longer were required to do manual watering.
Applications for the SEW community grants close 5pm, Friday 12 April.
First published in Mornington News – 5th March 2024
