Inland Rail support for local community groups tops $1 million
The latest round of funding from the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program has taken overall support for local communities and associations along the Inland Rail alignment to over $1 million since the program launched in 2019.
December 14, 2022
Nineteen community groups and associations including sporting clubs, history groups, community radio, music events and railway societies will receive a combined $68,000 in the fifteenth and latest round of allocations.
Since launching, the Sponsorships and Donations Program has now supported 308 local community projects and events like local festivals and celebrations, school STEM initiatives, upgrades to sporting facilities, and support for health and wellbeing groups.
Nominations for the next round of funding are open now until Tuesday 31 January 2023.
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 15 funding are as follows:
| Project | Recipient | LGA | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade kitchen to meet food safety standards | Bellata Golf Club Ltd | Narrabri Shire Council | NSW |
| Provide new equipment and maintenance | Berrygil Creek Sporting Club Inc | Narrabri Shire Council | NSW |
| Outdoor BBQ community area | Challenge Community Services | Gwydir Shire Council | NSW |
| New stage curtains | Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall Assoc Inc | Weddin Shire Council | NSW |
| GASC Annual Western Region Swimming Carnival | Gilgandra Amateur Swimming Club Inc | Gilgandra Shire Council | NSW |
| Renovate Heritage Room | Ellwood’s Hall Stockinbingal S355 Committee CGRC | Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council | NSW |
| Christmas with the Con | Riverina Conservatorium of Music | Riverina Conservatorium of Music | NSW |
| 2023 Coonamble Challenge & Campdraft | Coonamble Challenge & Campdraft Inc | Coonamble Shire Council | NSW |
| Tri-State Championships | Pool Pirates Waterpolo Club Inc | Albury City Council | NSW |
| Christmas Movie Night | Inglewood Police Station | Goondiwindi Regional Council | QLD |
| Replacing of rubber backing and rubber mats | Goondiwindi Bowls Club | Goondiwindi Regional Council | QLD |
| Flight helmet to support pilots at Toowoomba base | Life Flight Foundation | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Air conditioner for meeting and training carriages | Darling Downs Historical Railway Society Ltd | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Hall window furnishings | Southbrook Hall Association Inc | Toowoomba Regional Council | QLD |
| Replacement of PA system lost in February 2022 floods | Gatton Pony Club Inc | Lockyer Valley Regional Council | QLD |
| Enhance storage container at St Michael’s Church | Wandong History Group | Mitchell Shire Council | VIC |
| Radio Comes to You | Mitchell Community Radio Inc | Mitchell Shire Council | VIC |
| Avenel Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Setting | Avenel Active Inc | Strathbogie Shire Council | VIC |
| Drainage on croquet court | Wangaratta Croquet Club | Rural City of Wangaratta | VIC |
