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Community Recovery Grant

Support for Community-Led Recovery Projects

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Support for Community-Led Recovery Projects

The Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund supports local groups, clubs and organisations delivering projects that help our community recover, reconnect and rebuild after the February 2024 storm.

If your project helps restore wellbeing, strengthen community connection, repair the landscape or improve disaster resilience, you may be eligible to apply.

What This Fund Supports

The Fund prioritises projects that:

  • Support mental health and wellbeing
    Trauma-informed programs, activities for children and young people, and initiatives that help rebuild confidence and resilience.

  • Reconnect community
    Events and gatherings that bring people together after a challenging year.

  • Repair and replant our landscape
    Environmental recovery work, replanting, clean-up support and practical restoration projects.

  • Improve safety for residents
    Assistance with dangerous tree removal or minor repairs for residents who cannot manage storm damage on their own.

Who Can Apply

Local community groups, clubs, neighbourhood organisations and not-for-profits within the Mirboo North district that are delivering practical recovery outcomes.

How to Apply

Tell us about your project and how it will support community recovery.
Click Contact Us to discuss your idea or request support for your event or project.

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