Geelong’s council has urged community groups to apply for their share of roughly $1.7 million in grants over the next financial year.
The current round of Community Investment and Support Fund grants would close on 13 August, Geelong Mayor Bruce Harwood said on Monday.
“There is still time for people and not-for-profit organisations to submit their application for the next round of community grants.”
Council gave more than $1.75 million in grants to 160 community groups in the past financial year.
The grants delivered cultural events, sports facilities, community infrastructure, environmental and heritage projects and more, Cr Harwood said.
“The diversity of grant categories means people from all walks of life in our community benefit from these community projects and initiatives.”
Geelong Rangers Soccer Club, East Belmont Cricket Club and Geelong Pool Club shared $173,000 for new facilities from the grants.
Geelong Rangers received $105,000 for new lighting to help the club cope with the increased player numbers, especially in women’s and junior soccer.
East Belmont Cricket Club received $60,000 to help rebuild its hard and turf wicket practice facilities.
Geelong Pool Club received $8000 to assist with planning and design for new accessible toilets.
About 150 people compete in local tournaments with the club, while its volunteers also teach pool to students from Nelson Park.
A $6000 grant supported a local comedy at the Potato Shed that drew an audience of more than 300.
Canoeing Victoria received nearly $4000 for three days of family paddling on Barwon River with the Geelong Canoe Club.
Visit www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants to find out more.
