Greater Shepparton City Council recognises and values the achievements and community impact local women make in Greater Shepparton. To celebrate and promote the contribution of women in Greater Shepparton, Greater Shepparton City Council is providing funding to support International Women’s Day (IWD) events ran by local community groups and organisations within the municipality.

These grants will provide funding to support International Women’s Day events ran by local community groups and organisations within the municipality that:

• recognise and value the achievements and community impact that local people who identify as women make in Greater Shepparton
• celebrate and promote the contribution of people who identify as women in Greater Shepparton.

Successful recipients will be able to demonstrate how they support:

• gender equality, including women’s economic security, leadership, participation, safety, health and wellbeing
• the celebration and promotion of the contribution of people who identify as women in Greater Shepparton
• the vision of International Women’s Day, as outlined below
  • a gender equal world
  • a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination
  • a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive
  • a world where difference is valued and celebrated.

For the 2024/2025 financial year there is a total funding pool of $5,000 available. Individual grants of between $500 and a maximum amount of $1,500 are available for successful applicants to conduct activities during the timeframes below.

Funding is provided on a one-off basis.  Funding is limited and not all applications that meet the guidelines may be funded. Funding is on a project or program basis only and no recurrent grants or annual funding commitments are available from this fund.

Council strongly advises you to make contact with our Community Wellbeing Department prior to making an application to discuss your proposed activity and eligibility. Contact details are provided below.  

Team Leader - Diversity

Greater Shepparton City Council

Community Wellbeing

Phone: (03) 5832 9700

Email: communityadmin@shepparton.vic.gov.au

Website: greatershepparton.com.au