FACTSHEET The Latrobe Valley Authority will administer support of up to $1 million for community-led projects that improve the amenity and liveability of the Latrobe Valley region, attracting people and jobs, and improving the life of members of the community. Latrobe Valley Community Facility Liveable Latrobe Valley will have three funding Fund levels: Strong communities are characterised by high Up to $5,000 for community events* levels of social and economic participation. They Up to $50,000 for community space upgrades are able to make effective decisions, have strong Between $50,000 - $999,999 for town networks and are attractive to people considering infrastructure developments and major moving there to live and work. upgrades** The Fund will support the Latrobe Valley region to build strong and resilient communities by investing Active Latrobe Valley in community-led initiatives and partnerships under This program stream will support projects designed the following two streams: to make Latrobe Valley communities a healthier place to live, concentrating on sport and recreation, Liveable Latrobe Valley; and including open space improvements for families, residents and visitors to enjoy. Supported projects Active Latrobe Valley. may include: Liveable Latrobe Valley parks, playgrounds and passive recreational This program stream is for projects that will make area development; the Latrobe Valley a better place to live, attracting recreational precinct upgrades; new businesses and residents and helping people to make a difference in their own community. sporting facilities and precincts; rail trails and walking tracks; and Supported projects may include town beautification bicycle paths. and streetscape projects, infrastructure that connects communities, heritage and cultural Active Latrobe Valley will provide up to $1 million for initiatives, public hall upgrades, development and projects under this stream. upgrade of community spaces, projects that attract more visitors, and community events.
FACTSHEET The Latrobe Valley Authority will administer support of up to $1 million for community-led projects that improve the amenity and liveability of the Latrobe Valley region, attracting people and jobs, and improving the life of members of the community. Latrobe Valley Community Facility Fund Strong communities are characterised by high levels of social and economic participation. They are able to make effective decisions, have strong networks and are attractive to people considering moving there to live and work. The Fund will support the Latrobe Valley region to build strong and resilient communities by investing in community-led initiatives and partnerships under the following two streams: Liveable Latrobe Valley; and Active Latrobe Valley. Liveable Latrobe Valley This program stream is for projects that will make the Latrobe Valley a better place to live, attracting new businesses and residents and helping people to make a difference in their own community. Supported projects may include town beautification and streetscape projects, infrastructure that connects communities, heritage and cultural initiatives, public hall upgrades, development and upgrade of community spaces, projects that attract more visitors, and community events. Liveable Latrobe Valley will have three funding levels: Up to $5,000 for community events* Up to $50,000 for community space upgrades Between $50,000 - $999,999 for town infrastructure developments and major upgrades** Active Latrobe Valley This program stream will support projects designed to make Latrobe Valley communities a healthier place to live, concentrating on sport and recreation, including open space improvements for families, residents and visitors to enjoy. Supported projects may include: parks, playgrounds and passive recreational area development; recreational precinct upgrades; sporting facilities and precincts; rail trails and walking tracks; and bicycle paths. Active Latrobe Valley will provide up to $1 million for projects under this stream.
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