Inland Rail announces $80,000 funding for local community groups
The Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program has announced the twenty-three schools, community groups and associations along the Inland Rail alignment that will receive a combined $80,000 from the fourteenth round of its funding — taking total funds awarded by the program to over $930,000.
September 28, 2022
The latest round of funding is the largest since the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program started in 2019 and takes the total number of projects receiving funding from the program to 289.
Funding from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program supports short-term or one-off initiatives like local festivals and celebrations, school STEM initiatives, upgrading sporting facilities, and supporting health and wellbeing groups.
Nominations for the next round of funding from the Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program are now open. Applications close Monday, October 31st.
Stephen Jones, Inland Rail Director of Health, Safety and Environment said:
“We are proud to give back to the communities that are home to Inland Rail. The work these organisations do is instrumental to the wellbeing of regional communities.
“The Community Sponsorships and Donations program is just one example of how we ensure that communities benefit from this nation-building project and that we leave a positive legacy in the regions along the Inland Rail alignment.”
“We offer funding between $1000–$4000 for groups and organisations that operate along the Inland Rail route and contribute to local and regional prosperity, well-being, and sustainability. These funds will directly benefit the community through supporting vital local initiatives.
“I encourage other non-profit groups to lodge their applications for the next round of funding.”
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 14 funding are as follows:
| Project | Recipient | LGA | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Railway Modellers Annual Train Show | Murray Railway Modellers | Albury City Council | NSW |
| Caragabal Sheep Races | Caragabal Country Golf Club Ltd | Weddin Shire Council | NSW |
| Recycling of Cotton Plastic | Gwydir Industries Inc | Moree Plains Shire Council | NSW |
| 2022 Gold Rush Ball | Young Aggies Moree Incorporated | Moree Plains Shire Council | NSW |
| Purchase of new printer to publish community newsletter | Lions Club of Lockhart Inc | Lockhart Shire Council | NSW |
| 20 years on - Dinner Under the Stars | two eight two eight | Coonamble Shire Council | NSW |
| 75th Anniversary Junee Roundhouse Celebrations | Regional Heritage Transport Association - Junee Inc | Junee Shire Council | NSW |
| Meei Street Art Project | Moree Cultural Art Foundation Ltd | Moree Plains Shire Council | NSW |
| Narromine Extension - Building a to scale replica of the Parkes to Narromine rail line | Rotary Club of Dubbo | Dubbo Regional Council | NSW |
| Quandialla Swimming Club and Swimming Club Medals | Quandialla Swimming Club Incorporated | Weddin Shire Council | NSW |
| Installation of Soft Fall in play area | Goondiwindi Kindergarten | Goondiwindi Regional Council | QLD |
| Year 10 STEM Heron Island Advance Science Camp | Beaudesert State High School | Scenic Rim Regional Council | QLD |
| Provision of art and literacy workshops to at-risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children | The Child Writes Fund | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Koori Ko Rugby League Carnival NSW | Toowoomba Valleys Rugby League Club Inc | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Millmerran State School Inland Rail Equipment Project | Millmerran State School P&C Assn | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Sprint Racing Event and Arthur Postle Gift Race | Pittsworth Leagues Club Inc | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Finishing installation of external fencing around cemetery grounds | Grandchester Cemetery Trust | City of Ipswich | QLD |
| Purchase of 2.4m HD Arena Drag | Goondiwindi & District Campdraft Association | Goondiwindi Regional Council | QLD |
| Installation of Gutter Guard around workshops | Kilmore District Men's Shed Inc | Mitchell Shire Council | VIC |
| "The Last Hoorah" Exhibition | Benalla Art Gallery | Benalla Rural City | VIC |
| Grade 6 Canberra Camp | Glenrowan Primary School | Rural City of Wangaratta | VIC |
| Bridging the Murray River between Wodonga and Albury | Wodonga Historical Society | Regional City of Wodonga | VIC |
| Greta Recreation Reserve playground upgrade | Greta Sporting Complex Inc | Rural City of Wangaratta | VIC |
