Community grants do it again
Published on 29 April 2024
What do a group of archery enthusiasts, surf life savers, a historical society and progress associations have in common?
They are among 32 local groups and organisations which shared in more than $82,000 in funds from the latest round of Glenelg Shire Council’s Community Grants Program.
Council adopted the recommendations for the grants at the April Council meeting on Tuesday evening for Round 2 of the program for 2023-24, enabling community groups to receive grants of up to $5000.
As always there were a diverse group of recipients for a diverse range of projects, including the Mount Clay Archers ($1000), Portland Surf Life Saving Club ($2083), Casterton and District Historical Society ($3150), Dartmoor and District Progress Association ($2500) and Merino Progress Association ($1000).
Eight groups received the maximum $5000 – Promoting Portland’s Maritime Heritage, Casterton Business and Development Association, Nelson Tourism Association – Vic Bream Classics, Portland Aero Club, Casterton Polocrosse Club, South Portland Cricket Club, Portland Basketball Association and Casterton Little Athletics Centre.
Glenelg Shire Mayor Karen Stephens said the grants were a small way Council could contribute to helping the hard work of the Shire’s many volunteers.
“The $82,745 in funding Council provides will also lead to almost $250,000 in work to be done in the Shire,” Cr Stephens said.
“Council has always been proud to support the many groups that are the glue that holds our communities together.”
Council allocates $162,000 to the program annually, spread over two rounds. 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.
The recipients of this round of Community Grants will be invited to a function in Heywood in mid-May to receive their funding allocations.
Grant recipients
Arts Culture and Heritage
Portland Powerhouse Car Club Inc $2013
South West Alternative Medium Project $4830
Casterton District Historical Society $3150
Portland Family History Group Inc $796
Promoting Portland's Maritime Heritage Inc $5000
Casterton Business and Development Association $5000
Community Events
Casterton RSL Sub-Branch $650
Nelson Tourism Association - Vic Bream Classics $5000
Portland and District Motoring Enthusiast Club (PADMEC) $2000
Community Strengthening
Cape Bridgewater Community Action Group Inc $576
Portland Aero Club $5000
Lions Club of Portland Inc $3000
United Way Glenelg $700
Dartmoor and District Progress Association Inc $2500
Portland Men's Shed Inc $2500
Days4Girls $1000
Public Halls
South Portland Hall Committee of Management $1000
Portland Dune Buggy Club $2999
Portland Group Hamilton and District Legacy $1000
Recreation
Merino Progress Association Inc $1000
Casterton Polocrosse Club $5000
South Portland Cricket Club $5000
Bolwarra Hall and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $500
Tyrendarra Football Netball Club $1800
Portland Basketball Association Inc $5000
Casterton Bowling Club Inc $1910.50
Portland Surf Life Saving Club $2083
Heathmere Football Netball Club $888.85
Portland Heywood Field and Game $4000
Casterton Little Athletics Centre Inc $5000
Mount Clay Archers $1000
Portland Golf Club $843