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.
