Minor grants make a major difference to Scenic Rim's community organisations

Twenty grassroots organisations across the Scenic Rim will share in more than $60,000 in grants adding value to community life throughout the region. 

Council's funding support for local organisations, through Round Two of the Minor Community Grants Program for 2021-2022, was endorsed at today's Ordinary Meeting following a rigorous selection process which considered a total of 24 applications for a wide range of projects. 

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said Council was pleased to support organisations which are vital threads in the social fabric of the Scenic Rim and whose volunteers help to foster a strong and supported community. 

"These groups are the heart and soul of our towns and villages, and their volunteers continually go the extra mile to make a difference to community life in the Scenic Rim," he said. 

"Many of these groups bring our communities together through events and activities that celebrate our identity, culture and diversity."  

The Minor Community Grants Program provides funding of up to $5,000 for projects by not-for-profit groups and sporting organisations which make a positive difference in the lives of Scenic Rim residents. 

The latest funding round has provided grants totalling $61,699.14 for projects as diverse as the preservation of historical documents, building refurbishments, first aid training and the purchase of sporting equipment, electrical goods and astrophotography gear. 

It has also provided support for local events which bring the community together and also draw visitors to the region. 

"Council recognises the value in providing financial and in-kind assistance to local organisations to continue to provide the wide range of programs and activities that enrich the cultural life of our region, contribute to the health and well-being of our community and make the Scenic Rim a popular destination for visitors," Cr Christensen said. 

"Our community grants represent an investment in events and organisations which help to achieve the shared Community Plan vision for healthy, engaged and resourceful communities." 

Council provides information sessions for community groups seeking funding and the standard of grant applications continues to improve with each funding round. 

"With our community groups, we are One Scenic Rim, proudly working together for our region," Cr Christensen said. 

The groups and the projects which have been allocated minor community grants are as follows: