Hindmarsh Shire Council Grants Awarded

Published on 01 October 2026

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Following Council’s endorsement at its meeting on Wednesday 30 September 2026, 20 community groups, businesses, and event organisers will share funding through Hindmarsh Shire Council’s new 2026/27 Grants Programs. Funding has been awarded through three streams:

  • Business Boost grants (nine successful applicants);
  • Connected Communities grants (eight successful applicants); and
  • Regional Events grants (three successful applicants).

Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor Cr Ron Ismay said, “Council is proud to support a diverse range of projects and events through Round 1 of our new-look grants programs. These funding opportunities strengthen community connections, support local economic growth and back the volunteers, organisations, and businesses that make Hindmarsh Shire a great place to live, work and visit. We congratulate all successful applicants and look forward to seeing the benefits their projects and events bring to communities across the Shire.”

Council warmly congratulates the following recipients:

Business Boost Grants Program
  • Focus on Façade stream:
    • Eleven & Us, Dimboola will receive $1,250.91 for business shopfront promotional signage
    • Nhill Silo Heritage Project will receive up to $3,000 for a new Nhill sign on the Noske Silo
    • Zero Inn Motel, Nhill will receive $3,000 for business promotional signage
    • Dimboola Store, Dimboola will receive $3,000 to revitalise the retail facade
    • Find Your Body Flow, Dimboola will receive $215.15 to install window decals
    • Lots Of Laughter Coffee and Food Van, Nhill will receive $1,754.18 to purchase outdoor furniture
    • The Curious Gallery, Jeparit will receive $764.40 to paint a mural promoting the gallery space
  • Business Support and Growth Stream
    • Jacko’s Deli, Dimboola will receive $1,820.42 to purchase commercial food equipment
    • Country Catering Co, Jeparit will receive $1,933.33 to purchase commercial food equipment

Connected Communities Program
  • Active Communities Stream:
    • Nhill Motorsports Club will receive up to $2,000 to host a Ride Day event
    • Nhill Park Run will receive $480 for the purchase and installation of signage
    • Rainbow & District Badminton Club will receive $1,326.55 to purchase new badminton racquets
  • Social Communities Stream:
    • Jeparit Agricultural and Pastoral Society will receive $2,000 to host the Tiny Goats and Co and Fair Dinkum Fauna at the 2026 Jeparit Show
    • CWA of Victoria Nhill Twilight Branch will receive up to $917.10 to upgrade the lighting and blinds in the CWA Branch building
  • Creative Communities Stream:
    • Nhill College Kindergarten (Emerge) will receive $1,500 to create signage using children’s artwork for installation in a community space
  • Resourced Communities Stream:
    • Dimboola Bowling Club will receive $500 to upgrade their hand dryer in the clubrooms
    • Jeparit Tennis Club will receive up to $500 to purchase a new tennis net and balls for the upcoming tennis season

Regional Events Sponsorship Program
  • Wimmera Steampunk Festival Inc will receive $7,500 towards the 2027 Wimmera Steampunk Festival
  • Marathon Adventures will receive $5,000 towards the 2027 Dimboola Dash Running Festival
  • Dimboola Bowls Club will receive $1,000 towards the 2027 Dimboola Bowls Club Annual Tournament 

The remaining funding will enable Council to deliver a second round of the Connected Communities Funding Program, with applications opening on Monday 4 January 2027 and closing at midnight on Monday 1 March 2027. The Regional Events Sponsorship Program will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis for the remainder of the 2026/27 financial year, or until all available funding has been allocated.

Cr Ismay said, “Council looks forward to seeing these activities deliver positive outcomes for residents, visitors, and the wider Hindmarsh community. I strongly encourage local businesses, community groups, and event organisers to start planning for future funding opportunities and make use of this fantastic opportunity to receive extra support for projects and events that are important to the Hindmarsh community.”

Successful applicants will be contacted directly, and further details about the supported projects, business initiatives, and regional events will be promoted through Council’s communication channels. 

For more information regarding Council’s grants programs, please contact Hindmarsh Shire Council on 03 5391 4444, or email info@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au. 

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer

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