Council approved 7 applications for funding totalling $12,500 under Round One of the 2024/25 Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme as recommended by the Community Grant Funding Committee.
The recipients approved for funding were:
| Recipient | Funding |
|---|---|
Leeton Yanco Swimming Club Inc. |
$2,000 for the purchase of ten (10) stackable benches for marshalling area to be used for all race meets held at the Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre. |
Leeton Golf Club Pty Ltd |
$2,000 for the purchase of a computer and software for Leeton Golf Club office for administration purposes for taking function bookings. |
Nuranurra Support Services Inc. |
$1,500 for purchase of laptop and sporting equipment to utilise for the "Planting the Seed" youth planning and events. |
| Rotary Club of Leeton Inc. | $2,000 to go towards purchasing new replacement materials for Rotunda in Rotary Park for landscaping and seats. |
| Leeton Rainbow Pride Collective Inc. | $2,000 to cover costs for Zana Aerial to perform trapeze and roving entertainment at the Leeton Pride Fairday. |
| Creative Connection Riverina Association Inc. | $2,000 to obtain items and hire rehearsal space for the "Ties that Bind" project at Roxy Theatre. |
| Kurrajong | $1,000 to go towards Roxy Theatre hire expenses for inclusive performance in the Roxy Theatre Leeton Relaunch. |
"The community groups that put in for this Round of grant funding have brought forward some great initiatives that are certain to have a positive ripple effect through our tight-knit community, promoting pool safety, live entertainment, recreation, inclusivity and administrative efficiencies," said Councillor and Community Grant Funding Committee member Sandra Nardi.
