THE first round of City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants for 2023 have been awarded to twenty-four local community groups.<\/p>\n
More than $144,000 was handed out to musical groups, sporting associations, the LGBTIQ+ community, and other organisations.<\/p>\n
Funded from general municipal revenue, the grants aim to help groups increase their offerings and increase participation in community organisations.<\/p>\n
They are assessed by a City of Ballarat committee the includes councillors and community members.<\/p>\n
As part of the last round Ballarat Little Athletics received more than $9000 which will be used to improve the on track timing system, as well as upgrade solar batteries.<\/p>\n
The Ballarat Memorial Concert Band will receive more than $8000 to purchase two timpani drums that\u2019ll be used by beginner musicians and visiting ensembles.<\/p>\n
With the first round of money allocated, applications are now being accepted for the second cycle of grants.<\/p>\n
Amounts of money on offer range from $500 to $20,000 and mayor Cr Des Hudson said he\u2019s encouraging groups to apply.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a Council, we are always keen to give community groups a helping hand, where possible,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u201cSometimes and extra boost can make a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\n
Applications for the grants close at 5pm on 6 March.<\/p>\n
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THE first round of City of Ballarat Community Impact Grants for 2023 have been awarded to twenty-four local community groups. More than $144,000 was handed out to musical groups, sporting associations, the LGBTIQ+ community, and other organisations. Funded from general municipal revenue, the grants aim to help groups increase their offerings and increase participation in […]<\/p>\n