Community groups and not-for-profit organisations were able to apply for up to $3000 for projects or events under round two of Murray River Council’s 2019/20 Community Grants Program.
A total of applications were received to the value of $68,241, with $31,420 being awarded.
Mayor Chris Bilkey said the grants highlighted the large number of positive community initiatives taking place across the area.
‘‘There were many worthy projects submitted for consideration. However with significantly less funding available than the amount requested, the assessment committee had to closely consider the benefits of each project for which funding was sought,’’ he said.
‘‘The funded projects are spread throughout various communities and across a variety of categories that will enhance the liveability of Murray River Council.’’
Council awarded an additional $1420 which, will be allocated from its 2019/20 Quick Response Grant Funding.
The following projects were successful in receiving funding:
● Mathoura Preschool — $3000 for a portable smart board.
● Echuca Moama Field & Game Club — $3000 towards a Bowman clay target trap;
● Moama Anglican Grammar — $2000 towards an upright piano to support their music program;
● Koondrook Barham Garden Society Inc. — $1000 towards a laptop and printer to assist going online;
● Moulamein Preschool Inc. — $500 towards and outdoor cinema evening;
● Mathoura Events Committee — $2170 towards a portable automated external defibrillator (AED);
● Barham Koondrook PA&H Show Society Inc. — $1700 for a refrigerator in their canteen;
● Moama Echuca Touch Football Association — $2170 towards an AED;
● Bar-rook Sporting Field & Game — $3000 towards their south tower trap upgrades;
● Moama Historic Vehicle Club — $3000 for an equipment update;
● Bar-rook Swimming Club Inc. — $2880 for equipment that local schools, swimmers and others can use;
● Moama Cricket Club — $3000 towards the extension of the Moama cricket nets roof;
● One & All Inclusion Project— $1000 towards their One & All Debutante Ball;
● Tooleybuc Preschool Association Inc. — $3000 for a Tooleybuc inter-generational facility feasibility study.
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