2023/24 Round Two Community Strengthening Grants Awarded

Published on 24 May 2024

Council approved 10 applications for funding totalling $11,996.10 under Round Two 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
Rotary Club of Leeton	$1,500 to upgrade the Main Gates Stage 3 of the Leeton Showground.
Leeton Rapid Relief	$1,000 for the purchase of blankets, care kits containing personal hygiene items, food packs and soap bars as part of their “Winter Comfort Project”
Nuranurra	$1,500 for “Plant the Seed” program for earthmoving to create a Yarning Circle with a redgum Totem Pole and surrounding seats at 114 Contour Road, Murrami.
Yanco Museum Miniature Railways	$2,000 to build a station shade roof to keep children safe in the harsh summer sun.
Murrumbidgee Mavericks	$643.10 to support the new formation of the Waratah State League Basketball Team and assist with court hire costs and training sessions.
Murrumbidgee Carriage Driving Club	$1,200 for the purchase of tables, chairs and BBQ for the club's monthly training weekends and annual competition.
MIA Bootleggers	$500 to top dress the surface of the penning arena with pit sand for the safety of competitors and horses at the Leeton Showground.
Leeton United Football Club	$1,300 for the purchase of two sets of foldable futsal goals.
Leeton Town Band	$850 for hire of space, catering and music scores for workshops and a concert with Kapooka Band on a come try me day to boost recruitment.
Leeton Lions Club	$1,500 for the purchase of a train camera system to enhance safety aboard the Lions Train.

Pictured (left to right): Brian Collins, Greg Deeves, Maddy Routley, Robyn Schmetzer, Rosanna Bruno, Cr George Weston, Mary McDermott, Terry Ward, Rod Harrison, Cr Tony Ciccia, Bill Aliendi, Sarah Madaglio, Brian Munro, and Rod Martin

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT:

Emma Di Muzio
Manager Community Development & Cultural Services
T. (02) 6953 0911
E. emmad@leeton.nsw.gov.au