Community groups benefit from Inland Rail funding grants
Community groups are sharing in more than $65,000 allocated from the first round of Inland Rail funding grants for projects and initiatives contributing to the wellbeing of regional communities.
September 13, 2019
Inland Rail Director of Engagement, Environment and Property Rebecca Pickering said the purpose of the Community Sponsorship and Donations Program is to contribute to the wellbeing of regional communities in which Inland Rail operates.
“Earlier this year nominations were sought from regional centres along the Inland Rail corridor for projects, events, and activities that help achieve community and regional prosperity and sustainability,” Ms Pickering said.
“Inland Rail will leave positive legacies of varying magnitudes in regional areas and this program is just one example of the importance we place on ensuring communities are receiving and reaping the benefits,” she said.
“In order to maximise benefits for regional areas, applications are restricted to regional centres along the corridor, and the programme is not available to organisations in the capital cities of Melbourne and Brisbane.
“It’s very pleasing to see the range of worthwhile projects and initiatives that have been recognised as successful recipients for this initial round.
“Along the corridor, recipients include sporting groups, schools, men’s sheds, and Aboriginal organisations with a diverse range of initiatives.”
Ms Pickering said there were more opportunities for groups to tap into the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program.
“There will be quarterly rounds of funding, continuing throughout Inland Rail construction with eligible groups able to apply for funding of between $1000 and $4000,” she said
“Nominations for Round 3 funding are open and close on 31 October and I encourage other non-profit groups to lodge their applications.”
For terms and conditions and to access an application form, please visit inlandrail.com.au/sponsorships or email enquiries to IRCommunitySponsorships@ARTC.com.au
The full list of recipients for Round 1 funding are as follows:
|
Project |
Recipient |
LGA |
State |
|
Parkes Women’s Bowling Club Ladies Classic Triples |
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Limited -Women’s Bowling Section |
Parkes |
NSW |
|
2019 National Reconciliation Week event |
Bogan River Peak Hill Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corp |
Peak Hill |
NSW |
|
Forbes Men’s Shed Community Garden |
Forbes Community Men’s Shed |
Forbes |
NSW |
|
Men’s Shed Trailer |
Rosewood Men’s Shed |
Ipswich |
QLD |
|
New chairs for Tullamore Showground precinct |
Tullamore PA&H Assoc |
Parkes |
NSW |
|
Small business workshops |
Warrumbungle Shire Council |
Warrambungle |
NSW |
|
Giving Gilgandra CWA rooms a voice |
CWA of NSW Gilgandra Evening Branch |
Gilgandra |
NSW |
|
Lego Boost kits |
Parkes Public School |
Parkes |
NSW |
|
Fit for Life |
PCYC NSW Ltd |
Parkes |
NSW |
|
Toy Library Refresh Project |
Kath Dickson Family Centre |
Toowoomba |
QLD |
|
Coaching Clinic |
Gilgandra Junior Cricket Association |
Gilgandra |
NSW |
|
Portable Stage |
Inglewood State School P&C |
Inglewood |
QLD |
|
NAIDOC Week Celebrations |
Boggabilla Central School |
Moree Plains |
NSW |
|
North Star Trail Ride medical services |
North Star Sporting Club |
Moree Plains |
NSW |
|
Valuing Local Volunteers |
Laidley Community Centre Inc |
Laidley |
QLD |
|
Purchase of water tanks |
Narromine Pony Club |
Narromine |
NSW |
|
Youth development in Aboriginal culture and heritage |
Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council |
Narromine |
NSW |
|
NAIDOC Week Moree 2019 Family and Cultural Day |
Miyay Birray Youth Service |
Moree Plains |
NSW |
|
Donation of sleepers from P2N |
Coonamble Aboriginal Land Council |
Coonamble |
NSW |
|
Disability access to the AAA FM Station |
Wagga Wagga Community Media Inc |
Wagga Wagga |
NSW |
|
BBQ purchase |
Darling Downs Historical Rail Society Ltd |
Toowoomba |
QLD |
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