Rotary Music Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Melbourne has launched the Rotary Victorian Music Scholarship, a new initiative designed to support Victoria's most promising emerging musicians.
With a total prize pool of $10,000 it provides financial support for tuition, instrument purchases, travel for performances, and other essential career-building expenses.
First prize: $5000, second prize: $3000, third prize: $2000
Shortlist will be announced in May with a showcase and awards night in June.
Applications and additional details about the scholarship, including eligibility criteria and selection processes at: rotaryclubofmelbourne.org.au/music
Applications close April 30.
Coastal grants
Applications are open for the Coastal Public Access and Risk Grants Program, to improve coastal access and safety at Victorian beaches.
Grants of up to $150,000 are available for coastal Crown land managers, including volunteer committees of management and local governments, to reduce coastal risk through identification, mitigation and monitoring of risks.
Applications close on April 30, for more information and to apply, visit marineandcoasts.vic.gov.au/grants.
Light Box Lane: EOI now open
Calling all artists! Expressions of Interest for exhibitions for Light Box Lane for next year are now open. Light Box Lane is an outdoor gallery for images and sound located in the western lane of The Union Theatre in Wonthaggi.
"It's a fantastic 24-hour exhibition space with so much potential for creative and diverse exhibitions. I encourage anyone who has an idea for an exhibition to check it out and submit an expression of interest," Cr Halstead said.
Expressions of Interest close Sunday, April 27.
Details: basscoast.vic.gov.au/lightbox
Rabo Community Fund
Applications to apply for funding from the Rabo Community Fund in 2025 have opened to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives making a meaningful contribution to 'the bush'.
To be considered, eligible applicants must have an initiative that aligns with addressing one of the six key themes. The organisations applying must be Australian based with an Australian Business
Number (ABN), and the minimum investment amount per initiative is $5000.
Applications close Thursday, May 1. Further information and application forms can be found at www.rabobank.com.au/about-rabobank/client-councils
