WAGGA residents can cast their vote for the projects they believe should receive state government cash.
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The My Community Project initiative has shortlisted 23 projects for the Wagga electorate alone.
Among the shortlisted projects includes a six-month program for young people, who will deliver a two-day festival in April.
Create Hub's Claire Harris said the project plans to get young creative people together to design a festival for the Taster Property launch.
Taster Property is a "ground-breaking initiative," which finds alternative pathways for young people who do not fit the mould of schooling or regular workplaces.
"This project is the start of something much bigger," Ms Harris said.
"We see so many young people falling through the cracks, struggling to find a place in society. It's about finding them a place."
Ms Harris said the state government initiative was a fantastic opportunity for the community push forward the projects it needs.
"We know what we need more so than the people outside our electorate," she said.
"I would encourage people to log on and see what fantastic projects are happening right in our electorate."
Another project is a mobile creative studio that will tour small rural communities near the city.
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Eastern Riverina Arts executive director Scott Howie wants to purchase a van, stocked with equipment and materials for smaller villages that do not have access to creative infrastructure.
"There are many benefits of coming together. It reduces isolation and supports mental health," he said.
"The way I imagine this going is sending an artist out to talk to the community about what they want and need.
"There will be a regular facilitator helping them tell their stories and express their dreams, ambitions and identity through print making, electronic arts, podcasting, painting or sewing."
A Wiradjuri Language choir is also among the contenders.
The idea of an inter-generational choir, singing and sharing in the Wiradjuri culture and language has been floating around for awhile, says Aunty Lorraine Tye.
"Aunty Mary Atkinson thought it was the perfect chance for the language to spread to our children and grandchildren," she said.
"In the beginning it will be a social opportunity to learn about the Wiradjuri culture and language, but we have hopes to expand. It comes down to how far our imagination can take us."
The other projects include infrastructure and sporting facility upgrades and the renovation of community halls.
People can vote for their top five favourite projects at mycommunityproject.service.gov.au.
Voting closes on August 15 with successful projects to be announced from September.