The Federation Council's Community Grants Program assists community groups and organisations to deliver events, activities, and programs that enhance the lives of local communities, celebrate important community occasions, and provide opportunities to develop social cohesion and connection in the Federation region.
The Federation Council's Community Grants Program offers two fund rounds per financial year. The total allocation is $60,000 per annum, with $30,000 allocated to each funding round. Funding is up to $3,000.
2023/2024 Community Grants Program - Round One opened on Monday 7 August and closed on Friday 15 September 2023. The recipients represent various disciplines, including community work and welfare, children and families, youth, disability, seniors, health promotion, events and tourism, arts and culture, skill development and training, volunteers, and sport and recreation.
Federation Council congratulates the Round 1, 2023/2024 Community Grant Program recipients, who were announced at the October Ordinary Council meeting:
- $1,000 cash contribution to the Morundah Bush Entertainment Committee to assist with the cost of hosting the Peter Denehey Concert at Morundah.
- $327 cash contribution to the Sing Australia - Corowa to support the cost of purchasing new music books.
- $2,500 cash contribution to the Mulwala Progress Association to support the cost of purchasing lighting & decorations for the Mulwala Christmas tree.
- $1,750 cash contribution to the Savernake School of the Arts Reserve Trust to assist with the cost of hosting the Festival of Small Halls at Savernake.
- $3,000 cash contribution to the Annual Riverina Harvest Ball Committee Inc. to assist with the cost of cement and stencil works at the Oaklands Memorial Hall.
- $1,000 cash contribution to the Khaki Vehicle Enthusiasts Inc. towards the cost of event hats, plaques, and participant packs at the 44th Corowa Swim-in and Military Vehicle Gathering.
- $758 cash contribution to the Corowa & District Historical Society towards the cost of getting an upgrade to their computer memory and backup storage.
- $1,000 cash contribution to Intereach Inc- Corowa towards the cost of hosting “Mocktails and Masterpieces” an arts initiative as part of the 2023 International Day of People with Disability.
- $2,500 cash contribution to Mulwala Community Garden Inc. towards the cost of the Mulwala Community Garden signage and advertising.
- $3,000 cash contribution to the Mulwala Football Netball Club to support the cost of hosting the NETFIT Coaching Masterclass – Train like an elite netballer in Mulwala.
- $2,415 cash contribution to the Corowa Business Chamber to further scope and seek community consultation on their proposed Volunteer Training Program.
- $1,750 to the Howlong Golf Club to assist with the cost of hosting an all-abilities golf workshop in partnership with Amaranth Foundation in Howlong.
- $2,500 to the Our Town Balldale Committee to assist with the cost of hosting the Balldale Annual Summer Events Program.
- $1,750 to the Oaklands CWA to assist with the cost of hosting the CWA of NSW Women’s Dinner in Oaklands.
- $1,750 to The Inner Wheel of Corowa District to assist with the cost of hosting an International Women’s Day Lunch in Corowa.