The finalists for the Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network's new Pitch Night initiative will be announced in April after groups were able to apply to 'pitch' their ideas on how to help their communities, with grants of up to $25,000 in the offing.

MPHN CEO Melissa Neal said Pitch Night would enable the broader community to make decisions about what initiative best meets the health needs of their communities.

"Our aim is to provide one-off grant funding for organisations to establish innovative projects that not only meet the needs of the community, but could act as a catalyst for implementation in other communities across the region," she said.

"For this first Pitch Night we're looking for grassroots activities to address community health and wellbeing like getting people moving through exercise or physical activity, healthy eating, supporting mental health and wellbeing, and reducing harmful lifestyle behaviours like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

MPHN is being helped by The Funding Network charity to run the event.

The Funding Network's general manager Tom Hull said Pitch Night will provide the finalists with much more than just funding.

"Finalists will receive professional pitch coaching arming them with techniques to engage listeners and inspire action lasting longer than the actual event," Mr Hull said.

"In our experience the event acts as a platform for sharing organisational stories with new audiences expanding their reach, and boosting community confidence for the work of the finalists.

"Many people walk away with new professional and community connections helping them grow their support network and ultimately their impact."