Local groups receive a boost from Community Grants
Published on 11 October 2022
Another successful round of Cowra Council’s Community Grants program has seen more than $20,000 presented to hardworking local groups at a special presentation at Council Chambers.
Grants funded this round were for a variety of important local projects including assistance to the Cowra Aero Club to paint their new club rooms; new signage for the Cowra Triathlon Club; and support for the Woodstock and District Progress Association to stage a Woodstock Open Garden event.
In his presentation to the successful applicants, Mayor, Bill West congratulated all the community groups and described the pleasure that Council has in in supporting such important work by the range of local groups represented.
“They’re for amounts of between $100–2000 each, but for local groups helping our community, they make a big difference to achieving their goals,” Cr West said.
“Whether it’s craft materials for the CWA Canimbla Branch, a website for the Gooloogong Log Cabin, or new laptops for the Cowra Junior Cricket Association, these are all vital projects that a small boost from Cowra Council can make the difference to,” Cr West continued.
This round there were 21 applications in total, with all 21 applications approved totalling $20,302.04.
The Cowra Council twice-yearly Community Grants Program provides funding to a maximum value of $3000 per financial year to local not-for-profit and primarily volunteer-run based community groups within the Cowra Shire. Now in its fifteenth round, Council have provided community groups with funding for 311 projects since the programs commencement in August 2015 totalling $343,336.78.
Applicants are able to apply for grants falling under four categories including building and facility development, arts and culture, small capital equipment and sport and recreation. The next round of community grant applications will open February 2023.
A full list of Cowra Council Community Grants 2022/2023 Program Round One recipients follows.
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Category: Arts and Culture
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Project
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Funding Amount
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Cowra and District Historical Society Inc.
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Assist purchase signage & material for a protective cordon to allow display of an historical artefact.
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$772.60
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Gooloogong Log Cabin Inc.
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Assist with the development of a website for the Gooloogong Log Cabin.
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$1000.00
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CWA Canimbla Branch
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Assist purchase materials for wire craft and patchwork workshops for community members to increase their social network, form new friendships and learn new skills
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$840.00
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Cowra Community NYE Beach Party Committee Inc
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Assist with funding of radio and newspaper advertising for 2022 NYE Beach Party celebration.
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$1000.00
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Category: Building and Facility Development
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Cowra Masonic Hall Ltd
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Assist with the replacement of double entry doors on the western side of the building, fit step tread and quick open locks.
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$2,000.00
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Cowra Motorcycle Racing Club Inc.
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Assist purchase 100 metres of galvanised crowd control barrier.
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$2,000.00
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Cowra Harness Racing Club Inc.
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Assist erect new skillion shed at Cowra Showground.
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$2,000.00
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Cowra Lions Club
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Assist refurbishment of Lions Club BBQ trailer.
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$293.55
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Cowra and District Aero Club Inc.
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Assist with the painting of the new Aero Club clubrooms.
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$1,117.00
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Category: Sport and Recreation
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Cowra Amateur Swimming Club
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Assist purchase of dryland training equipment for Cowra Swimming Club members to assist with flexibility, strength conditioning, injury prevention and future talent development.
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$950.00
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Cowra Triathlon Club
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Assist purchase new, compliant road signs for use during fortnightly triathlon events.
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$865.92
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Cowra'sMobility Impaired PersonSquad
Cowra Aqua MIPS
(auspiced by CWA Canimbla Branch)
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Assist purchase storage containers for equipment for Aqua MIPS. To replace current inadequate storage equipment.
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$992.00
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Cowra and District Junior Soccer Club
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Assist purchase two portable noticeboards for the canteen area.
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$637.90
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Category: New Community Events
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Woodstock and District Progress Association
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Assist stage Woodstock Open Garden event.
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$500.00
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Neighbourhood Watch Cowra
(auspiced by Cowra Lions Club)
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Assist stage a home security stand at Cowra Show.
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$110.07
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Category: Small Capital Equipment
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Cowra Little Athletics
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Assist purchase of a small fridge/freezer for use in Little Athletics storage shed.
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$579.00
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Cowra Junior Cricket Association Inc.
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Assist purchase of 2 x laptop computers for club use.
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$994.00
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Lachlan Valley Railway Society Co-operative Limited
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Assist purchase new refrigerator for preparation of food.
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$1,000.00
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Morongla Show Society Inc.
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Assist purchase large children’s games for Morongla Show.
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$1,000.00
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Cowra Family History Group
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Assist purchase double-sided teardrop banner and table cloth printed with Cowra Family History Group name and logo.
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$650.00
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Cowra Jockey Club
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Assist purchase laptop computer and printer.
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$1,000.00
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