Murray Irrigation unveils new education grants scheme
2 June 2025
Murray Irrigation has expanded its annual sponsorship program to include an education grants scheme dedicated to funding local school initiatives.
Today's announcement coincides with the official opening of the company's 2025 sponsorship round (Monday 2 June).
The new Education Sponsorship Program is designed to support school projects and activities that promote student learning, development and wellbeing.
It will run concurrently with the company's Community Sponsorship Program, which has provided funding for community-driven projects across the local region for the past seven years.
Community groups and schools have from now until Sunday 29 June to submit their applications.
Murray Irrigation CEO, Ron McCalman, said the company has established the education-focused funding stream to help meet a clear growing demand for sponsorship from within the local school sector.
"We receive numerous applications every year from schools seeking assistance for their various activities and events," he said
"Introducing this new stream to our annual grants program will boost the level of funding available, therefore enabling us to support a broader number of initiatives across both the education sphere and the general community.
“I would encourage schools and community groups who have a project or activity they are keen to make happen to submit their applications by 29 June.”
Murray Irrigation’s sponsorship activities are made possible through the support of the company’s customers.
For more information about Murray Irrigation's sponsorship program, including guidelines, how to apply and past recipients, please visit the company website: www.murrayirrigation.com.au/sponsorships
Cobram Barooga Equestrian Club riders Holly and Sam Arthur. The club received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program to upgrade its riding surface.
Table tennis players Robert Nisbet and James Osborne engage in some friendly competition at the Deniliquin Stadium. The local sports facility received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program to support the costs of installing new table tennis flooring.
Deniliquin Rotary Club members George and Angela Maddison help feed the crowd at the 2024 Deniliquin Australia Day breakfast in Waring Gardens. The club received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program for new catering equipment to support its fundraising activity.
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Murray Irrigation Customer Engagement Manager Tom Kindred is pictured with Finley Public School students Blaine and Addysen, and Principal Owe Gill. The school received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program to establish a sensory garden.
Young music makers participate in the South West Music Regional Conservatorium's Mini Musicians Program, which received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program.
Photo courtesy: Deniliquin Pastoral Times.
Finley High School Ag students are pictured at the Holbrook Sheep Show in May 2024. The high school's 'Ag Plot' received a funding boost through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program to assist with its ongoing development.
Deni Mental Health Awareness Group committee members Dan Salmon, Alison Thorne, Judith McGill, Lourene Liebenberg and Elizabeth Martin. The organisation received funding through Murray Irrigation's 2024 sponsorship program to establish a webpage hosting resources for farmer wellbeing.
