Agriculture Minister Joe Helper today reminded rural and regional show societies that there is one month left to apply for funding as part of the Brumby Labor Government’s Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grants Program.
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Mr Helper said 115 societies around Victoria were eligible for up to $10,000 in funding if they applied before the grant cut-off date of July 30.
“Since 2000 the Brumby Labor Government has provided more than $2 million to the program which provides grass roots financial support for small-scale projects of direct benefit to rural communities,” Mr Helper said.
"Regional shows reflect the strength and diversity of Victoria’s agricultural and rural sectors so it is therefore vital that Governments work together with agricultural and pastoral societies to improve facilities to keep these shows strong.
“Grants of up to $10,000 are made as a subsidy towards the building and improvement of display facilities at showgrounds around the state.”
Mr Helper said the grants would be made available on the basis of $2 from the Government for every $1 provided by the society.
During 2009/10, 57 projects were approved to 48 different pastoral societies, totalling more than $295,000.
These included:
• $10,000 to Tallangatta to upgrade electrical facilities;
• $8400 to Koroit for safety fencing for a sheep exhibition.
• $8000 to Orbost to build new goat sheds;
• $7000 to Hopetoun to renovate the grandstand;
• $5300 to Bairnsdale to upgrade cooking facilities; and
• $5000 to Rutherglen for promotion of the Beef and Lamb Expo.
