Wakefield Regional Council's Minor and Major Community grants announced for 2022
COMMUNITY groups in the Wakefield Regional Council area will benefit from over $100,000 in funding as Council’s Minor and Major Community Grants are awarded for 2022/23.
Each year grants are awarded in the Minor and Major categories – Minor Grants fund projects up to $2,000, while Major Grants fund projects from $2,001 to $25,000. This year 19 community projects received funding across both grant categories.
The largest project funded in the Major Grants category was Owen Golf Club, with the club receiving $25,000 to support upgrading their dilapidated lawn mower – other headline grants included $8,545 for the installation of a new air conditioner in the Lochiel hall, and $8,564 for the Balaklava Lion’s Club to support funding the refurbishment of the Balaklava train turntable.
Minor Grant allocations saw Snowtown Primary and School Based Pre-School receive $2,000 to establish a plant and seed library, while the Port Wakefield Community Newsletter committee also received $2,000 to upgrade their current printer and software.
WRC Mayor Rodney Reid said the grants played a vital role in supporting Wakefield’s community infrastructure, arts, culture and sports initiatives that align with the Wakefield 2030 vision.
“The continued commitment from these groups to grow and establish these fantastic projects around our vision of creating liveable communities, a thriving region and a sustainable future is once again displayed across the successful applicants this year,” Mayor Reid said.
“Regardless of the size of the chosen projects, the Minor and Major Community Grant program injects funding into our local grass roots projects each year,” Mayor Reid said.
“Continually the program connects Council directly with our local volunteers through the application process, providing Council with an insight into how the community wants their future shaped. “I can’t wait to see all of the projects come to fruition over the coming year as they are completed across the region.”