2023/24 Round One Community Strengthening Grants Awarded

Leeton Shire Council

Council approved seven applications for funding totalling $10,503.90 under Round 1 of the 2023/24 Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme as recommended by the Community Grant Funding Working Group.

The recipients approved for funding were:

Recipient	Funding
Gogeldrie RFS Community Gym	$659 for the purchase of a battery powered blower vac to clean the fire shed floor before gym classes.
Leeton Aqua Exercise (auspiced by MLHD)	$2,000 for the purchase of equipment to run low-cost water aerobics classes for older people in Leeton Shire.
Leeton Connect	$1,845 for the purchase of two mobile phones for the Coordinator and Grants Support Officer.
Leeton Show Society	$1,000 for the purchase of safety equipment.
Leeton Jockey Club	$2,000 for the purchase of a 13m container to store equipment that is currently stored under the grandstand that will be demolished.
Jim Grahame re-enactment committee (auspiced by Western Riverina Arts)	$1,500 for the development of 'Jim Grahame re-enactment' project prospectus.
Yanco Wamoon Rugby League Football Club Ladies Auxillary (auspiced by Yanco Wamoon FC)	$1,499 for the purchase of an automatic coffee machine for canteen and fundraising.

"The Community Strengthening Grants program is a testament to our acknowledgment and appreciation of local community groups and volunteers. It's a means to empower them to create lasting impact and fostering a stronger, more connected Leeton Shire," said Councillor and Community Grant Funding Working Group member Paul Smith.

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