Foundation Murrindindi is a grassroots community foundation focused on creating thriving, vibrant and connected communities within the Shire of Murrindindi.
We are an established and respected community foundation representing the communities of the Shire of Murrindindi. We make grants to local organisations and initiatives, and bring people together to build social capital and strengthen our communities.
Foundation Murrindindi is built on the strength of Marysville & Triangle Community Foundation (MTCF). MTCF was formed in 2012 to support local communities in their continued recovery following the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.
From conception, our Foundation was designed to support the aspirations of the 42 communities within the Shire of Murrindindi, and while the impacts of the fires will be with us forever, there are now broader issues across the Shire that need attention.
That’s why MTCF has evolved into Foundation Murrindindi and will work hard to support and advocate for the entire Shire, and the people who live and work within it.
We are optimistic about the future of our region, and invite you to be part of making it even stronger.
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Foundation Murrindindi provides philanthropic grants for community benefit. Our grants programs contribute to the long term benefit of our region by addressing local needs.
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Foundation Murrindindi is establishing a corpus that will ensure our longevity and enable us to continue to support the growth of this fantastic region.
Latest News
Triangle Community Development Fund Grant Round 2023
Green Grant Program
A Triangle Community Development Fund Grant may be just what your organisation needs to make a great
idea happen.
This grant program is focused on supporting recovery and community projects in the Marysville and
Triangle area within Murrindindi Shire.
For more information and to apply click here
We had an amazing response to our Green Grant Program for 2023.
Congratulations to the 10 organisations and community groups that will receive funding to implement some great projects to create a positive impact on our local environment and promote sustainability.
Examples of project funded in this grant round include; supporting a recycling program at Alexandra Football Netball Club, creation and distribution of free upcycled bag from Boomerang Bags Kinglake, purchase of a worm farm for Strath Creek Public Hall and assisting with upgrades to the food garden at Flowerdale Primary School.
We can’t wait to see these projects and many more in action in our Shire!
Funded Projects
Murrindindi Community Food Share celebrated it's first anniversary on 30 April 2025
Supporting Secondary Schools in Murrindindi Shire with Back to School Vouchers
Robyn Hill, Executive Officer of Foundation Murrindindi, spoke of the impact disasters have on regional communities during her contribution to the Australian Community Philanthropy workshop at Philanthropy Australia’s National Conference 2021. In highlighting the importance of resilience based on her own experience, Robyn provides a timely message that we hope will inspire others across Australia.
Murrindindi’s local radio station, UGFM, purchased a Ford transit van to fit out as a mobile studio (outdoor broadcast vehicle) to support, strengthen and promote community events and activities across the Shire.
The Foundation supported an important project to upgrade the only recreational facilities in Acheron.
Members of the Creative Triangle, formed in the aftermath of the 2009 bushfires to create a space where women could gather and connect and share their recovery journeys, were supported to attend a workshop to advance their skills.
Congratulations to our Chair, Tony Thompson, for the recognition of his commitment to our community.
Executive Officer, Robyn Hill, attended the opening of the upgraded facilities at Flowerdale's Spring Valley Recreation Reserve on Australia Day.
Get Ready Day! 2019 What an amazing day at our Get Ready! Event. Huge thanks to our local emergency services teams, very willing as always to share their knowledge.We learnt about CPR and snakebite management, watched the SES demonstrate their…
Murrindindi Youth (MY) Reflective Garden, Alexandra Secondary College Alexandra Secondary College’s new garden is a quiet reflective space where students can relax and enjoy the natural environment.Funded through the Foundation’s Bushfire Recovery Fund, the garden creates a sense of belonging…