Seniors and multicultural groups, neighbourhood houses, artists, sporting groups and social welfare organisations across Kingston are among those sharing in over $1.7 million to continue their great work, thanks to Council's grants program.
In all, 135 organisations will receive funding to support their operations, projects, activities, and events across three categories:
- Operational and Partnership Grants - Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres, Specialist Community and Welfare Services, Community Interest Organisations and Multicultural and Seniors Groups
- Community Festivals, Events and Creative Activities Grants
- Community Bi-annual Grants
Mayor Jenna Davey-Burns said the number and diversity of our community groups and clubs is one of the main reasons Kingston is such a great place and we are very happy to be able to support their ongoing efforts.
"Through the grants program we aim to empower local initiatives and provide vital support for projects that enhance the wellbeing and vibrancy of our community," Cr Davey-Burns said.
"This is all about building stronger, more connected neighbourhoods by investing in our community's ideas and aspirations. People being empowered to respond to the need that they understand best – ideas from and by our community – is what makes us even stronger.
"In these challenging times, there are so many groups doing great things and working hard to meet the needs of our residents and we are so proud to be able to assist.
"While we would love to support every group, we understand that some would be disappointed to not receive any money this time around, however I would strongly encourage them to apply when Round 2 of the Bi-annual Grants opens on 29 July.
"I would also like to remind the community that Community Small Grants and Individual Development Grants are open for applications all year round."
