The Greater Geelong Council has awarded a total of $304,698 in funding to community and business in Geelong with the hopes of boosting coronavirus recovery efforts.
The grants – which range from $1000 up to $70,000 – have been allocated to 45 different clubs and organisations across the region to support heritage projects in central Geelong as well as community events, projects and equipment.
The grants include $10,000 towards Humans in Geelong for their expo; $10,000 to the Geelong Symphony Orchestra to stage a concert series; $5000 for Kids Plus Foundation to stage a Kites for Kids event on the waterfront.
Other grants awarded across the community includes $2000 to the Portarlington Football Club for new equipment for its new female team; $2000 to Clifton Springs Community Men’s Shed for power and hand tools.
As for the historically significant central Geelong buildings receiving funds to contribute towards a restoration, $70,000 has been awarded to help restore the former Regent Theatre building in Little Malop Street and $15,000 will go to restoring the former Cheetham Salt building at 71 Little Malop Street, built in 1913.
“The council’s grants program is an important way for us to support worthy projects and events, as well as helping community clubs and groups buy equipment they really need,” says Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher.
“At a time like this, these grants are more valuable than ever in helping our community get back on its feet after the impacts of the COVID-19 restrictions.”
This is part of the final round of its 2019-20 Community Grants program which has now delivered a total of over $4 million in funding to 223 different clubs, groups and organisations in the Greater Geelong community.
A full list of grant recipients in each funding category is available via Geelong Australia.
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