Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is urging small communities across the region to apply for the Tiny Towns program that provides grants.
With grants ranging from $5000 to $50,000, the funds are primarily for infrastructure projects such as playgrounds, community hall and library upgrades, hiking trails and splash parks.
Community and not-profit groups and councils in towns with a population of up to 5000 people can apply for the program.
Ms Cleeland said the funding opportunities could make an impact for smaller regional towns across the electorate.
“Our smaller communities should apply for these grants as a way to help deliver local projects that benefit residents in our towns and help attract visitors,” she said.
“These projects will directly benefit the smaller towns in our region, strengthening community connections and allowing for exciting opportunities for development and improved facilities.
“It would be great to see as many communities as possible benefit from this funding to ensure our regional towns continue to get the support they deserve.”
Applications close at 5pm on February 25.
