The City of Greater Geelong has announced the 78 recipients of a funding pool of $772,131 for its latest round of community grants.
Awarded by an independent, 11-member community assessment panel, the successful grant applicants were announced on Friday and include Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria ($9590), Essential Theatre Inc ($10,000), Gateways Support Services ($10,000), Medsalv Australia ($18,450), National Celtic Folk Festival ($20,000) and Rotary Club of Highton ($23,900).
The funding covered seven grant programs, including Arts Projects ($105,000), Clean Economy ($48,000), Climate Change and Partnerships ($180,000), Community Events ($95,000), Community Strengthening ($203,214), Creative Commissions ($80,000) and Environmental Sustainability ($59,635).
Mayor Stretch Kontelj said the grants will help deliver projects that make a real difference.
“Congratulations to all the successful applicants. These grants support the people and organisations who are working hard to strengthen and improve our community,” he said.
“These partnerships will deliver benefits across many areas of need, and I’m excited to see these projects come to life.”
Finance portfolio chair councillor Andrew Katos said interest in the grants program has continued to grow.
“There was great interest this year with 176 applications requesting almost $2 million in funding,” he said.
“While not every proposal could be funded, I encourage applicants to explore the City’s other upcoming grant opportunities.”
Visit geelongaustralia.com.au/grants to view the entire list of successful grant applicants.
