RSL community grants open

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GRATEFUL RECIPIENTS: Wangaratta RSL general manager Chris Simsen, Wangaratta Baptist Church Pastor Aaron Wardle from Thread Together, Big Brothers Big Sisters Wangaratta representative Caz Sammon, Into Our Hands Community Foundation executive officer Sylvie Huigen and Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch treasurer Ron Sneddon at the announcement of this year’s RSL community grants round, which assisted many areas of the community. PHOTO: Kurt Hickling

$25,000 pool available for local community groups from Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch

November 27, 2025 • 05:00

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Applications are being sought for this year's Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch Community Grants Program.

A pool of $25,000 will again be available to local community groups and organisations through the program, which has been running successfully since 2019.

It was developed following the club's establishment at its new premises in Templeton Street, allowing it to increase its support for the local community.

As a not-for-profit organisation which primarily serves the needs of returned service defence members within Wangaratta and surrounds, the club created the funding program to assist other community-based organisations in delivering benefits to those in need.

The grants aim to support groups which carry out programs and projects addressing social issues, such as problem gambling, drug and alcohol abuse, and family violence, or which provide facilities for Rural City of Wangaratta residents.

They have previously supported Wangaratta groups including Centre Against Violence, Open Door Neighbourhood House, Wangaratta Bowls and Sports Club, Upper Murray Family Care, Zonta, University of the Third Age, Women's Health Goulburn North East, Peak Football, Boys to the Bush, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Thread Together, and Into our Hands.

"Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch is proud to assist local organisations which are supporting those in need of help within the Wangaratta community," Wangaratta RSL Sub-Branch treasurer Ron Sneddon said.

"The funds have helped deliver a range of beneficial programs to those in need."

Application forms and guidelines for the grants are now available by contacting the club's secretary, Andrew McDonell via email at secretary@wangarattarsl.org.au, or by phoning the club on 5721 2501 and asking to speak to the sub-branch secretary.

Successful applications will be announced in 2026.