Community grants deliver
Published on 29 April 2025
The Glenelg Shire Council Community Grants program remains as popular as ever, with 37 local clubs and organisations sharing more than $78,000 in funding.
Council last month approved the second round of grants for the 2024/25 financial year, with funding going to organisations right across the shire.
Funding will go towards important projects such as new sporting uniforms, clubroom refurbishments, defibrillators, local events and more.
Congratulations to all the successful grant recipients.
Grants of up to $1000 can be made without a co-contribution from the group, but those between $1000 and $5000 must be matched dollar for dollar.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Arts, Culture and Heritage
| Portland Powerhouse Car Club Inc |
Len Tinker International Motor Cycle Racing Exhibition Case |
$2,000.00 |
| Nelson History Group |
Restoration and Improvement of the Nelson History Photo Collection Display |
$900.00 |
| Cape Nelson Landcare Inc |
Arboretum brochure |
$975.00 |
Recreation
| Coleraine Field and Game |
Upgrading to Wireless Remotes |
$4,925.25 |
| Nelson Tennis Club Inc. |
Nelson Tennis Club Hit-Up Wall |
$1,000.00 |
| Portland and District 8Ball Association |
Portland 8Ball Open |
$5,000.00 |
| Portland Squash and Racquetball Club |
Banners Promoting Club Values |
$924.00 |
| Portland Memorial Bowling Club |
Schools & All Ability Coaching Bowls |
$1,545.00 |
| Portland Celtix Basketball Club |
14 New Jerseys for Celtix Basketball Club expansion |
$478.83 |
| Heywood Bowling Club |
Replacement of toilet cisterns |
$900.00 |
| Westerns Football Netball Club |
Goal post replacement |
$4,763.00 |
| Heywood Golf Club Inc. |
Replacement of course flags & Pins |
$1,314.00 |
| Portland & Far Southwest Poultry Club |
Trestle Tables |
$750.00 |
| South Portland CC |
Groundskeeper Shed |
$5,000.00 |
| Heywood Football Netball Club Inc |
Clubroom Carpet |
$4,000.00 |
| Casterton Golf Club |
Tank installation |
$3,078.50 |
| Portland Swimming Club Inc |
Sound System with Microphone |
$1,285.00 |
| Heywood and District Pony Club Inc |
New Club Banner & Uniform |
$1,000.00 |
| Southern500 Speedway Inc |
Amenities Block |
$3,750.00 |
Community Events
| Nelson Tourism Association |
2024 TT Glenelg Shire Bream Classic |
$3,000.00 |
| Filipino Community of Portland Inc |
Kundiman in July: A Celebration of Culture and the Arts |
$3,000.00 |
| Casterton Sporting Motorcycle Club Inc |
Amenities Project |
$3,225.00 |
| South West Golf Classic |
South West Golf Classic |
$500.00 |
Public Halls
| Bahgallah Memorial Hall |
Seating Upgrade |
$945.00 |
| Breakaway Creek Knebsworth Social Club |
Heater |
$855.00 |
| Digby Hall Committee |
Hall Grounds Maintenance |
$5,000.00 |
Community Strengthening
| Road Safety Education Limited |
Road Safety Education for Vulnerable Young Glenelg Shire Drivers |
$1,217.00 |
| Merino Progress Association Inc |
Community Catch Ups |
$1,056.96 |
| Lions Club of Portland Inc |
Portable Gazebo |
$1,000.00 |
| United Way Glenelg |
Intergenerational Hands & Minds Grant |
$2,000.00 |
| Heywood Mens Talk Group Inc T/as Heywood Mens Shed |
Store It Safely |
$5,000.00 |
| Days4Girls Portland |
Hygiene Kits for Girls/Women |
$1,000.00 |
| Portland Mens Shed Inc |
Electrical Upgrade |
$2,500.00 |
| Portland RSL Sub-Branch Inc |
Portland RSL Defibrillator |
$1,196.25 |
| South West Environmental Education Incorporated |
Leywhollot - Fawthrop Lagoon Community Connections Project |
$2,000.00 |
| Rotary Club of Portland |
Defibrillator |
$1,000.00 |
| Portland District Therapy Dogs |
Uniforms for dog therapy |
$500.00 |