What started as a simple beautification project has grown into a thriving one-kilometre native walking trail thanks to the tireless work of Greta Valley Landcare Group and a $5,000 grant.

What started as a simple beautification project has grown into a thriving one-kilometre native walking trail thanks to the tireless work of Greta Valley Landcare Group and a $5,000 grant.
For 22 years, the Gardiner Foundation Community Grants program has enabled not-for-profit organisations in Victoria’s dairy communities to create and lead projects that help locals connect and support their regions to be sustainable and vibrant places to live and work.
The Gargarro Botanic Garden Ltd. has received a $5,000 grant to extend the community-run Friends of Gargarro Green Thumbs Nursery, and support volunteers, grow plants for the local botanic garden and support community organisation financial sustainability.
In the wake of a devastating arson attack that destroyed its beloved clubrooms, the Fish Creek Football Netball Club is turning to the power of community stories and cherished recipes to rebuild.
The Beech Forest & District Progress Association has received a $4,975 grant to go towards rebuilding the historic Beech Forest bakery oven, once the cornerstone of the township’s social and economic life.
Gardiner Foundation is holding a unique event to share the latest trends and insights from your region, network with fellow farmers and community members and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of your community.
This year, Tandarra resident Dan Straub, and Rochester local Amanda Logie received scholarships for the Loddon Murray Community Leadership Program (LMCLP).
Community groups in small dairy communities across Gippsland, South-West and Northern Victoria can now apply for Gardiner Foundation Community Grants up to $5,000 to strengthen and build capacity in their dairying region.
Seven students from Victorian dairy regions, commencing their first year of tertiary study in 2024, have been honoured with scholarships from the Gardiner Foundation. Each scholar will receive $10,000 annually for three years.
By Sarah Collier Each year Gardiner Foundation offers community grants of up to $5000 to organisations in Victorian dairy communities. These grants are funded by Gardiner and distributed by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Girgarre Community Cottage…