Tiny Towns Fund
Supporting projects in regional communities with populations up to 5,000 people.
Overview
More big things are coming to Victoria's tiniest towns. Round 3 successful projects will be announced soon.
Right across rural and regional Victoria, our tiny towns are great places to live and visit.
The Tiny Towns Fund supports local communities to deliver quality tourism and community facility projects, such as splash parks and bike trails, playgrounds, community hall and library upgrades, public art and more.
Towns with populations of up to 5,000 people in the 48 local government areas of regional Victoria were eligible to apply, as well as Alpine Resorts and towns in Melbourne’s 10 interface outer metropolitan local government areas.
Those outer metropolitan areas include Casey City Council, Cardinia Shire Council, Hume City Council, Melton City Council, Mitchell Shire Council, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, Whittlesea City Council, Wyndham City Council and the Yarra Ranges Shire Council.
For information about grants for outer metropolitan local government areas of Melbourne, please refer to the Tiny Towns Fund page on the Department of Transport and Planning website.
Objectives of program
From barbecues in parks to community centres, the Tiny Towns Fund backs community-driven projects that enhance our smallest towns, strengthen community connections and encourage more visitors to all corners of Victoria.
The Fund responds to the needs of local people and aims to increase liveability, opportunity and prosperity in small towns in Victoria.
The Fund’s objectives are to:
- support economic development within small towns as places where local businesses can thrive
- address gaps in community infrastructure and facilities in Victoria’s smallest communities
- build community pride and enhance living, working, socialising and recreation in small towns
- strengthen social cohesion and support the increased participation in community life and community inclusion of all residents, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and isolated communities
- increase the capacity of community groups and local organisations to provide leadership and connect, service and engage residents in small towns.
For information about Tiny Towns Grants for metropolitan Melbourne, refer to the Department of Transport and Planning website.
Funding details
Grants between $5,000 and $50,000 were available for each project.
All applicants are required to make financial contributions towards the proposed project in line with the requirements outlined in the guidelines.
For further information regarding eligibility, funding and applications, refer to the Program Guidelines.
Download resources
The following resource documents are intended for successful grant recipients. These are not required for submitting your application.
Some documents may not be available in an accessible format. To request content in an alternative format, contact us.
We've also developed a range of materials to assist grant recipients with promoting the grant.
Projects funded by this program
| Project Name | Region | Year | Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Mirboo North Scout Hall Revitalisation: The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Gippsland | 2026 | $36,120 |
| A safe place to gather: Dunrobin Public Hall and Rec Reserve CoM | Great South Coast | 2026 | $50,000 |
| A Solid Foundation: Cardross Hall Improvements: Cardross Progress Association | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Aberfeldy Public Car Park: Aberfeldy and District Association | Gippsland | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Anglesea Community and Health Hub Green Space Activation: Surf Coast Shire Council | Barwon | 2026 | $40,611 |
| Apsley Hall Facilities Upgrade Project: West Wimmera Shire Council | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $46,411 |
| Arnold Public Hall Restoration & Beautification Project: Arnold Public Hall Library & Public Purpose CoM | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $27,100 |
| Audio visual and technical enhancements - Pioneer Hall Strat: Strath Creek Progress Association | Goulburn | 2026 | $13,222 |
| Barrp Dyilau Larr Accessible Amenity Upgrade at DNN: Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Barwon Coast Discovery Centre Cabinetry: Barwon Coast Committee of Management | Barwon | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Bathroom/toilet refurbishment: Grantville Recreation Reserve Committee Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $41,280 |
| Bemm River Mens Shed Kitchen Upgrade: Bemm River Mens Shed Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $10,787 |
| Birregurra Railway Station Upgrade: Geelong & South Western Rail Heritage Society Inc | Barwon | 2026 | $7,000 |
| Bullumwaal Mechanics Hall Restumping: Bullumwaal Mechanics Hall Reserve Committee of Management | Gippsland | 2026 | $28,800 |
| BVCG Roof Restoration: Bass Valley Community Group Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $43,632 |
| Campbells Forest Hall Inclusive Outdoor Space: Campbells Forest Progress Association Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $40,769 |
| Capital improvements to Peter Francis Points Arboretum: Peter Francis Points Arboretum Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $12,000 |
| Carranballac Rec Reserve - Interim Clubroom rebuild: Eel Skinner & Duck Pluckers Bns Ball Inc | Central Highlands | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Cheshunt Community Hall Roof Repair: Cheshunt Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $25,978 |
| Chiltern Valley Heritage Shed Extension: Chiltern Valley Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $24,080 |
| Comforting the community of Corinella: Corinella & District Community Centre Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $17,120 |
| Community Centre Precinct Enhancement - Woorinen South: Swan Hill Rural City Council | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Community Garden at the Harcourt Valley Community House: Harcourt Progress Association Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $49,910 |
| Community Kitchen Upgrade: Beeac Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Barwon | 2026 | $16,895 |
| Community Play Space at the Pimpinio Recreation Reserve: Pimpinio Sporting and Community Centre | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Completion of the Dja Dja Wurrung Indigenous Precinct: The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $30,000 |
| Connecting Harrow: Johnny Mullagh Park Accessible Footpath: Johnny Mullagh Park Committee Inc | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Consolidate Preserve Create Local History Visual Displays: Katandra and District History Group Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $7,000 |
| Construction of an internal unisex ambulant toilet: Millbrook Community Sporting Complex | Central Highlands | 2026 | $20,000 |
| Cororooke Public Hall Upgrade: Friends of Cororooke Hall Inc | Barwon | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Creatives of the Town: Drama Turkeys Limited | Goulburn | 2026 | $10,000 |
| Critical repairs to restore vital community hub: Cudgee Hall Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $11,923 |
| Dean Hall & Mechanics Institute Exterior Refurbishment: Dean Hall And Mechanics Institute Inc | Central Highlands | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Development of the Kawarren Recreation Reserve: Kawarren Recreation Reserve | Barwon | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Dingee Recreation Reserve Masterplan & Land Surveying: Dingee Progress Association Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $27,840 |
| Disabled toilet: Mongans Bridge Caravan Park | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $28,800 |
| Donald Pump Track: Donald 2000 Inc | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Eddington Park Beautification: Trustees Eddington Racecourse Recreation Reserve | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $7,075 |
| Edenhope Football Netball Club Playground: Edenhope Apsley Football and Netball Club Inc | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $35,608 |
| Edenhope Lake Wallace Shelter Project: West Wimmera Shire Council | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $9,959 |
| Facility Reno to enhance Community Inclusion & Diversity: Flowerdale Sports Club Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $49,600 |
| Falls Creek Museum Digital Kiosk Project: Falls Creek Historical Society Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $15,412 |
| Feasibility Study for Halls Gap Neighbourhood House (HGNH): Halls Gap Neighbourhood House Inc | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $24,600 |
| Frosty Drop All Abilities Upgrade - Planning Phase: Hotham Stakeholders Association Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $45,724 |
| Gathering Space: Wunghnu Bowls Club Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $12,000 |
| Genoa History Park Heritage Interpretation Signage: Genoa District Community Group | Gippsland | 2026 | $31,419 |
| Granya Community Picnic area: Granya Hall Committee of Management | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $34,254 |
| Hallston Mechanics Institute Hall interior refurbishment: Hallston Mechanics Institute Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $31,926 |
| Heart of Mann's Beach Community Kitchen Upgrade: Mann's Beach Improvement Committee | Gippsland | 2026 | $23,248 |
| Heytesbury Historical Museum Major Maintenance Project: Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $48,000 |
| Heywood Skate Park Accessible Activation: Glenelg Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Homewood Hall kitchen and amenities upgrade: Homewood Community Hall Incorporated | Goulburn | 2026 | $16,160 |
| Inclusive Play: Buxton Playground Upgrades: Murrindindi Shire Council | Goulburn | 2026 | $19,515 |
| Install Shade Sail Structures in Victory Park Playground.: Goorambat Public Hall Reserve Committee of Management Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $27,200 |
| Installation of reverse cycle air conditioning: Willung Public Hall Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $9,520 |
| Internal painting of Hall: Moliagul Reserve Committee of Management | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $15,800 |
| Island Park Access Road and Carpark Upgrade Project: Glenelg Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $39,634 |
| Jung Hall Facility Upgrade: Horsham Rural City Council | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $22,551 |
| Kitchen Refurbishment at the Greta Sporting Complex: Greta Football and Netball Club Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $36,653 |
| Laanecoorie Hall Restoration & Beatification: Laanecoorie Mechanics Institute Committee of Management | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $42,187 |
| Lake Charm Foreshore Caravan Park Facilities Upgrade: Lake Charm Foreshore Caravan Park | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Lake Lascelles Caravan Park Upgrade & Expansion: Lake Coorong/Lake Lascelles Committee Of Management Inc | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $45,000 |
| Landsborough Rec Reserve Floor Replacement: Landsborough Memorial Park Incorporated | Central Highlands | 2026 | $38,940 |
| LARC Sound & Lighting Infrastructure Upgrade: Lyrebird Arts Council | Gippsland | 2026 | $30,635 |
| Lexton Hub Playground Development: Lexton Community Hub | Central Highlands | 2026 | $46,000 |
| Lockington Walking Trails Project: Lockington District Business Centre | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $45,000 |
| Longwarry Recreation Reserve Playground: Baw Baw Shire Council | Gippsland | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Macs Cove Park BBQ Area: Jamieson Community Group & Associated Bodies Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Mafeking Rover Park Recovery and Reactivation: The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Goulburn | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Mallacoota WWII Bunker Museum cabinetry upgrade: Mallacoota and District Historical Society Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $20,000 |
| MCC Function Room AV Upgrade: Marysville and District Film Society Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $25,000 |
| Metung Township Signage Strategy: Metung Business And Tourism Association Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $48,000 |
| Michie Street Playspace Upgrade: City of Greater Bendigo | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Mirranatwa Hall Upgrade: Mirranatwa Public Hall and Recreation Reserve | Great South Coast | 2026 | $24,000 |
| Mitiamo Public Hall Roof Restoration: Preserving our History: East Loddon Historical Society Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $26,022 |
| Mortlake Market Square safety upgrade: Moyne Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $20,700 |
| Mt Buller Village Square Plaza Pedestrian Enhancement Works: Alpine Resorts Victoria | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Multicultural Bushfire Education Centre: Rejoice Chinese Christian Communication Centre Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $40,000 |
| Myrtleford Attraction Project: Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $20,000 |
| Nalopaan - The Gathering Place Story Fence: Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Geelong | Barwon | 2026 | $30,000 |
| Nangiloc Recreation Reserve Community BBQ Picnic Area: Nangiloc/Colignan & District Community Association Inc | Mallee | 2026 | $48,523 |
| NARRA Outdoor Permanent Toilet: Newlands Arm Residents and Ratepayers Association | Gippsland | 2026 | $50,000 |
| New playground at the Minyip Recreation Reserve: Minyip Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Newbridge Meeting Place Project (Phase 1): Newbridge Arnold Llanelly Community Planning Committee Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $49,600 |
| Noojee Heritage Enhancing community & tourism infrastructure: The Noojee & District Historical Society Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $43,389 |
| Open space beautification for Koroit: Moyne Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $33,891 |
| Osbornes Flat Hall Refurbishment: Osbornes Flat Community Centre Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Our Community Our Kids Project: Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre | Gippsland | 2026 | $17,410 |
| Patchewollock Playground Shelter: Patchewollock Incorporated | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $49,027 |
| Penshurst Memorial Hall Refurbishment Project: Penshurst Memorial Hall | Great South Coast | 2026 | $41,568 |
| Plans for upgrades of Dock Lake Recreation Reserve: Taylors Lake Football Netball Club | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Playground Equipment for Eldorado Centennial Park Reserve: Eldorado Centennial Park Committee | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $48,000 |
| Playground: Skipton Football Netball Club Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Poowong Pioneer Pack Horse Artwork - celebrating our history: Poowong Community Consultative Committee | Gippsland | 2026 | $31,600 |
| Porepunkah Public Hall & Reserve Activation Plan: Porepunkah Public Hall And Porepunkah Public Reserve Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $40,000 |
| Port Fairy Community Services Centre upgrade: Moyne Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $42,300 |
| Port Franklin Park Renewal Project: Port Franklin Hall Committee | Gippsland | 2026 | $32,029 |
| Power Infrastructure Upgrade: Ballarat Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc | Central Highlands | 2026 | $41,857 |
| Preservation of Old Kingower Burial Ground: Kingower Development and Tourism Committee | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $8,550 |
| Project Renewal: Korong Vale Community Garden: Korong Vale Community Planning Committee Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $11,252 |
| Project to upgrade hall kitchen including removal of current: Dergholm Soldiers Memorial Hall Inc | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $48,530 |
| Public Art Matters - creating a distinct & engaging identity: Lake Bolac Information & Business Centre | Central Highlands | 2026 | $9,500 |
| Public Space Enhancement and Signage Upgrade: Elaine Recreation Reserve | Central Highlands | 2026 | $38,630 |
| Quantong Community Emergency Power & Playground Upgrade: Quantong Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $48,700 |
| Recreation Reserve Flooring Upgrade Project: Kalkee Recreatiohn Reserve Committee of Management | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $40,818 |
| Reedy Creek Community Events and Information Sign: The Reedy Creek Progress Association Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $7,987 |
| Refurbishment of Corryong FoodShare: Corryong FoodShare Services | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $29,067 |
| Refurbishment of Framlingham Community Hall: Framlingham Hall and Rec Reserve | Great South Coast | 2026 | $35,769 |
| Refurbishment of PBMR Carriage Storage Containers: Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc | Barwon | 2026 | $12,000 |
| Rheola Public Hall - facilities refurbishment and upgrade: Rheola Public Hall Reserve Committee of Management | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Rokewood Community Hub Seating: Rokewood Corindhap Football/Netball Club | Central Highlands | 2026 | $16,000 |
| Safety Improvements for the Buffalo Community Centre: Buffalo Community Centre | Gippsland | 2026 | $13,988 |
| San Remo Marine Parade Renewal Works: Bass Coast Shire Council | Gippsland | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Saving the Korumburra Scout Hall: The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Gippsland | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Sawpit Gully Playground Upgrade: Mount Alexander Shire Council | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Securing the Foundations of Gellibrand Hall: Gellibrand Community House Inc | Barwon | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Serpentine Hall Entrance and Nature Play Space Upgrade: Serpentine and District Community Planning Group Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Skidale Close Reserve Upgrade Works - Stage 2: East Gippsland Shire Council | Gippsland | 2026 | $46,981 |
| Snake Valley & District Historical Society Exterior Upgrade: Snake Valley & District Historical Society | Central Highlands | 2026 | $34,710 |
| Social room refurbishment & outdoor extension: Merbein Football and Netball Club | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Spotlight on Avenel -enhancing visitor/community experience: Avenel Memorial Hall Management Committee Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $34,736 |
| Spouting replacement with fire sprinkler system: Victoria Lagoon Reserve Committee of Management | Great South Coast | 2026 | $14,203 |
| Stage 1. Replace and upgrade to our Air conditioning units: Casterton Bowling Club Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $5,967 |
| Stage 2 - Gunbower Lions Park Sandy Beach Project: Gunbower & District Development Group Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $38,400 |
| Station/Platform floor rectification: South Western Model Engineers Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $23,100 |
| Storage Shed Facility: Devon North Public Hall Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $10,720 |
| Strathbogie Memorial Hall Kitchen Upgrade: Strathbogie Memorial Hall Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Strengthening Neerim District Food Relief Operations: Food Relief Neerim District Incorporated | Gippsland | 2026 | $22,000 |
| Surfies Point Lookout: Phillip Island Nature Parks Australia | Gippsland | 2026 | $49,023 |
| Sutton Grange Playground Upgrade: Mount Alexander Shire Council | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Tallarook Garden Club Upgrade: Bush Peeps Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $17,038 |
| Tallarook Mechanics Institute Nature Play Space: Tallarook Mechanics Institute Committee Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $31,839 |
| Tarwin Lower Hall Kitchen Refurbishment: Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Hall | Gippsland | 2026 | $48,000 |
| Tawonga South Playground Expansion - Design and Consultation: Alpine Shire Council | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $37,500 |
| Taylors Lake Hall External Facility Upgrade: Horsham Rural City Council | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $22,472 |
| Terang Scout Hall Restoration and Activation: The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Great South Coast | 2026 | $35,280 |
| The Dumbalk Hall Upgrade Stage 1: Dumbalk & District Progress Association Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $30,000 |
| The Hill Connection Masterplan: Pyramid Hill Progress Association Inc | Loddon Campaspe | 2026 | $42,578 |
| Timboon Precinct Plan Implementation - Phase 1: Corangamite Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Tuck-pointing a building of regional Heritage importance: Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Congregation Uniting Church | Barwon | 2026 | $49,600 |
| UGFM Community Broadcast Resiliency Upgrade: Upper Goulburn Community Radio Inc | Goulburn | 2026 | $34,000 |
| Underbool Linga Memorial Hall Refurbishment: Underbool-Linga Memorial Hall Reserve Committee Inc | Mallee | 2026 | $43,155 |
| Verandah Vibes @ The Cabarita Hub: Cabarita Community Inc | Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Wallacedale Public Hall Refurbishment 2026: Wallacedale Public Hall | Great South Coast | 2026 | $32,028 |
| Wandiligong Public Hall Renew and Restore: Wandiligong Public Hall Committee of Management | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $5,300 |
| Warracknabeal Courthouse Accommodation Project: Working Heritage | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Warrak Recreation Reserve Children's Playground Project: Warrak Recreation Reserve | Central Highlands | 2026 | $33,000 |
| Warrenbayne Hall - Floor and Window upgrades: Warrenbayne Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $16,656 |
| Weatherproofing Banyena Hall for Community Connection: Banyeena Community Hall Incorporated | Wimmera Southern Mallee | 2026 | $34,615 |
| Welshpool Recreation Reserve Amenities Upgrade: Welshpool Recreation Reserve Inc | Gippsland | 2026 | $10,416 |
| Westbury Tennis Clubrooms Community Hub Septic System: Baw Baw Shire Council | Gippsland | 2026 | $26,406 |
| Willow Grove Community Garden: Tanjil Valley Landcare Group | Gippsland | 2026 | $21,956 |
| Wiridjil Hall Refurbishment: Wiridjil Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Inc | Great South Coast | 2026 | $24,000 |
| WPS Diggings Masterplan: Wandiligong Preservation Society Inc | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $41,036 |
| Yackandandah Creekside Playground: Yackandandah Sports Park COM | Ovens Murray | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Yambuk rest stop planning project: Moyne Shire Council | Great South Coast | 2026 | $29,727 |
| Yeodene Hall Renewal Project: Yeodene Public Hall and Recreation Reserve | Barwon | 2026 | $22,471 |
How to promote your grant
We’ve compiled a range of materials for successful Tiny Towns Fund grant recipients.
These guidelines outline how to use the Victorian State Government logo, including how to apply the wording 'Supported by' and 'In partnership with’, when acknowledging the Victorian Government for its contribution to a program, project, event or activity.
- Download Victoria State Government logo and acknowledgement guidelines for third parties (PDF 355.89 KB)
- Download Victoria State Government logos
Social media
We've prepared a guide to Promoting your Tiny Towns Fund grant on social media (DOCX 112.95 KB) 
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We’d love to hear from you on social media, so please remember to tag Regional Development Victoria on Facebook: @RegionalDevelopmentVictoria
We've also prepared tiles for each social media platform:
- Facebook/Meta promo tile - Tiny Towns Fund (JPG 226.11 KB)
- Instagram promo tile - Tiny Towns Fund (JPG 282.79 KB)
- LinkedIn promo tile - Tiny Towns Fund (JPG 228.07 KB)
Posters
There are promotional posters that can be printed and displayed on-site: