Published on Thursday, 1 October 2020 at 2:17:12 PM
Nine local community groups have received a total of $33.5k towards projects that benefit the community under the Shire of Denmark’s 2020/2021 Community Financial Assistance Program.
Eligible community groups could apply for minor grants ($201 to $5000) and major grants (over $5000).
The 2020/2021 Budget allows for $35k towards the program. 15 applications were received, requesting a funding total of $115,789.
Groups received funding towards a range of projects, including a Denmark Baroque joint performance with Darlington String Quartet, and Movies with Meaning’s pilot for a locally produced TV show charting Denmark’s colourful history of arts events and activities.
Sporting groups Denmark Pistol Club, Denmark Country Club and Denmark Mountain Bike Club received funding towards equipment and power supply.
Great Southern Classic Car Committee and the Denmark Community Resource Centre each received funding towards their popular annual events – the Great Southern Classic Car Show and the Christmas Parade.
The Green Skills Tip Shop received funding towards shed and carpark improvement works, and the William Bay Volunteer Bushfire Brigade are putting their funding towards the creation of fire maps for the local area.
Manager Community Services Angela Simpson said that “the Shire will work closely with recipients, supporting them to deliver their projects safely within current pandemic restrictions.”
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