Business
22 July, 2024
Grants to help out clubs
TWENTY-SIX Cassowary Coast organisations have received more than $93,200 from the regional council.
The grants are spread across three funding streams including 'Environmental Sustainability’ ($23,000), 'Community and Economy' ($56,700) and 'Regional Arts Development Fund' ($13,500).
The overall value of all the funded projects is $226,500 ranging from cultural festivals and sporting events to club equipment and activities.
Cassowary Coast community, culture and liveability councillor Trudy Tschui said the aim of the community grants program was to support “a more sustainable and resilient unity by delivering social, cultural, environmental and economic outcomes through various funding streams”.
“While this round of grants is considerable, it pales in comparison to the value that each of our community organisations invest into our region’s health and wellbeing, as well as culture and liveability,” she said.
The Greek Orthodox Community of Innisfail and North Queensland received a community and economy grant for a Greek Taverna night. “We’re excited to showcase our Greek culture, something that has been part of our region for almost 90 years,” said Ourania Conomos from the Greek Orthodox community.
The taverna night is on Saturday, September 28.
For a full list of grants visit https://bit.ly/4f1bNJd
