Community projects will be funded through almost $200,000 in Community Grant funding
The 2023-2024 community grant recipients have been announced with almost $200,000 in Community Grants funding being set for community projects.
Each year, Council provides grant funding to assist local non-profit community groups and organisations to establish and undertake innovative projects or activities that align with our Strategic Plan and have a positive impact on our community.
Council has committed $147,231 in Community and Recreation Facility Grants through the 2023-2024 program.
There were 18 applications for Community Recreation and Facility Grants, and of those 10 have been awarded funding.
Successful Community and Recreation Facility Grant recipients:
Bridgewater Cricket Club Cricket |
Cricket nets upgrade |
$17,580.00 |
Stirling Cricket Club |
Cricket pitch cover |
$8,699.00 |
Riding For The Disabled SA |
Resurfacing club arena |
$24,602.00 |
Human Projectile MTB Club |
Community trail hub upgrades (decking and balustrades) |
$34,672.00 |
Woodside Bowling Club |
Installation of shelters |
$7,360.00 |
Charleston Community Centre |
Newman Park facility plan |
$11,000.00 |
Bridgewater Sports Social Club |
Construct connection path from oval to courts |
$9,999.00 |
Mount Torrens Hall |
Mount Torrens Soldiers’ Memorial Hall facility plan |
$16,041.00 |
Oakbank Soldiers Memorial Hall Association |
Electrical upgrade |
$9,910.00 |
Piccadilly Community Hall |
Installation of air conditioner |
$7,368.00 |
Another $40,720.53 has also been awarded through the 2023-2024 Community Development Grants.
Successful Community Development Grant recipients:
Active Fitness & Lifestyle Group |
Purchase new fitness equipment |
$2,500 |
Adelaide & Hills Koala Rescue |
Purchase rescue equipment: warning triangles and carry bags |
$1,014.54 |
Australian Breastfeeding Association |
Parent classes/workshops |
$1,005 |
Bund der Bayern Incorporated |
German Cultural Event – venue hire |
$2,500 |
CAOS Racing Incorporated |
Purchase new Pedal Prix Trike |
$2,500 |
Cudlee Creek Tennis Club |
Tennis coaching clinics & mental health sessions |
$1,250 |
Gumeracha Community Association |
Purchase new banners for street sign system |
$2,500 |
Gumeracha District Bowling Club |
Purchase Club Pennant Shirts |
$2,500 |
Imagine Uraidla |
Purchase Banner and brackets |
$2,500 |
Kersbrook Public Hall Incorporated |
Purchase and installation of bicycle racks |
$2,500 |
Love Woodside Community Group |
All weather path and small play stage – Woody Trails |
$2,400 |
National Trust of South Australia |
Purchase of two bench seats |
$2,500 |
Nature Play South Australia |
Family Nature Walks in the Hills |
$2,420 |
Oakbank Bowling Club |
Purchase of chairs and tables |
$2,281 |
Onkaparinga Swimming Club Incorporated |
Purchase four aquatic resistance training systems |
$2,500 |
Sturt Upper Reaches Landcare Group |
Printing a fauna and habitat guide |
$2,500 |
The Returned & Services League (Gumeracha District) Sub Branch Incorporated |
Vietnam Veterans Honour Board |
$500 |
United Nations Youth South Australia |
United Nations Youth South Australia State Conference venue costs |
$2,500 |
Woodside Bowling Club |
Purchase equipment – 10 sets OZY bowls |
$2,350 |
Congratulations to all of the successful applicants, Council looks forward to seeing these project come into fruition.