THE Surf Coast Shire will distribute a total of $88,000 in grants to support major and community events across the municipality in 2019-20.<\/p>\n
Councillors resolved at their January meeting to support allocations ranging from $10,000 to $500 for 24 events, recognising their roles in enhancing the shire\u2019s identity, vitality and community connections.<\/p>\n
They included five first-time recipients:
\n\u2022 Sprint Series Adventure Race in Anglesea ward – $3,000
\n\u2022 Wonderfalls Trail Run, Lorne – $3,000
\n\u2022 Sun Bear Children\u2019s Festival, Anglesea – $3,000
\n\u2022 Run the Marsh, Lorne – $500, and
\n\u2022 Moriac Community Christmas Carols, Winchelsea – $500.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil has run this funding program successfully for five years,\u201d shire mayor Rose Hodge said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is important to recognise how much events bring to our communities in social and economic terms, and their ability to increase visitation during off-peak periods.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese grants can make a significant difference.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach event submission is assessed against selection criteria taking in economic development impact, social and cultural benefits and environmental sustainability aspects. Congratulations to the 2019- 20 recipients.\u201d<\/p>\n
The $88,000 Event Grants Program allocation is $9,550 higher than in 2018-19.<\/p>\n
Submissions for the 2020-21 program will open in September.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Surf Coast Shire will distribute a total of $88,000 in grants to support major and community events across the municipality in 2019-20. Councillors resolved at their January meeting to support allocations ranging from $10,000 to $500 for 24 events, recognising their roles in enhancing the shire\u2019s identity, vitality and community connections. They included five […]<\/p>\n