Recently, successful applicants for the latest round of the
City’s Community Grants gathered at the Norlane Aquatic and Recreation Centre
(Norlane ARC) to celebrate the contribution they will bring to the community.
The latest round of community grants saw $4,021,732 in
funding awarded to 155 applicants across nine different grants.
The grants cover a diverse range of community initiatives,
including: Arts Projects, Clean Economy, Climate Change Partnerships, Community
Events, Community Infrastructure, Creative Commissions, Environmental
Sustainability, Geelong Heritage, and Healthy and Connected Communities.
The grants celebration evening allowed successful grant
applicants to network, and for attendees to discover the breadth of community
programs which will under the scheme.
The evening’s entertainment was provided by grant recipient
Awkwardstra Geelong, an inclusive community orchestra.
Greater Geelong Stretch Kontelj OAM
The community grants program is all about taking great
ideas and turning them into reality.
It’s about meeting community need and having a real impact,
across a broad range of nine grant programs.
Deputy Mayor Ron Nelson
Getting so many people who make such a difference at the
grassroots of our community in one room was valuable.
It was a great evening for sharing ideas and getting
inspired, reminding us about how many community organisations are out there and
doing incredible things.
To learn more about future grant opportunities, visit
www.geelongaustralia.com.au/grants