Cash injections for hall and facility upgrades, community events and sporting equipment will be delivered in the latest round of the Glenelg Shire Council’s Community Grants program. 

A total of 38 shire-wide community not-for-profit groups and organisations shared in the latest funding round valued at more than $72,000. 

Among the beneficiaries were the Hotspur Hall Management Committee Inc. which received $985 for safety flood lights, Casterton RSL Sub Branch received $4466 for military memorabilia display cabinets and Heathmere Football Netball Club received $2000 towards its canteen and kitchen upgrade. 

The Dartmoor Golf Club is set to receive $5000 to repair tee blocks, $5000 will go to the Portland Men’s Shed for a shed expansion and the Narrawong District Association will receive $1000 towards a ‘NarraDarra’ community event. 

Glenelg Shire Mayor Anita Rank said council was proud to provide ongoing support to the shire’s not-for-profit organisations and hard-working volunteers. 

“There were many worthy projects submitted for consideration, highlight the amazing things that continue to go on in our shire,” she said. 

“The funded projects are spread right throughout the region and represent the diverse needs of our residents, including our passion for sport, youth development and music. 

“Importantly all money delivered through our grants program will be injected straight back into the local economy, supporting not just our community groups, but local businesses and tradespeople. 

“I congratulate all of our recipients and I look forward to seeing the impact these grants have upon the broad sectors of our community.”