Community organisations from across the district have been successful in attaining funding through Round 1 of the Hindmarsh Shire Council's Community Action Grants program, including two Dimboola groups.
The program was established in 2013 to support communities to provide services, self-help and assist with community development, social action and connectedness.
Hindmarsh Shire Council Mayor, Cr Debra Nelson said in June this year that "this is a great opportunity for community groups who require financial assistance to complete new projects that address a community need, improve social connections and building community wellbeing".
Photo: The Dimboola Rowing Club will receive funding to purchase trophies for their regatta. Photo by Bronwyn Hastings.
1st Dimboola Scout Group will also receive $500 to assist with hosting a centenary celebration this October.
Community Assistance
West Wimmera Cricket Association - $800
The West Wimmera Warriors' under 16s team will purchase uniforms for all players.
The Friends of Boyeo Hall Event Sponsorship - $300
This funding will assist the Friends of Boyeo Hall to cater for a reunion they are hosting for past and present Boyeo residents.
Dimboola Rowing Club - $500
The Dimboola Rowing Club's annual regatta is held in November each year and this funding will support them to purchase trophies for the event.
The event will take place on the 12 and 13 November 2016. This event is estimated to again draw a crowd of over 300 individuals and community members.
1st Dimboola Scout Support Group - $500
The 1st Dimboola Scout Group will be hosting a Dimboola Scout Centenary Celebration with past, present and further members later this year.
Funding will be utilised to purchase badges and food to provide an afternoon tea.
Rainbow Senior Citizens - $300
This funding has been awarded to Rainbow Senior Citizens to assist them in going on an outing to Halls Gap to see the wildflowers in early October.
Many of the members are no longer able to drive themselves, and this social outing will give them an opportunity to interact with their fellow community members.
Yanac Hockey Club - $500
Yanac Hockey Club are hosting the Wimmera Hockey Association Annual Presentation Night on 3rd September.
Funding will be used to hire a marque to hold the presentation and dinner, as well as a bus as the event is to be held in Yanac this year.
The event hosts around 120 community members from across the region.
Minor Facility Upgrades
Nhill and District Sporting Club Small Equipment - $2,000
This grant has been awarded to renew the players' shelter on the junior oval at Davis Park.
The project will involve Nhill College year 9 students who will give back to their community who has supported them in their sporting endeavors. Funding will be used to purchase materials for the shelter.
Rainbow Bowls Club - $1,900
This funding will contribute to the Rainbow Bowls Clubhouse Upgrade.
The project will see all the nails on the roof be replaced with tech screws and the exterior of the Clubhouse sanded, repaired, prepared and painted.
Small Equipment
Nhill and District Historical Society - $195
Nhill and District Historical Society wish to purchase two shelving units for extra archive storage.
The Historical Society is requiring more storage due to an influx of items.
Winiam Hall Inc. - $800
The Winiam Hall Inc. applied for this funding to purchase fitness equipment such as a fitness bike and yoga mats to have at their Hall to support Footy for Farmers and general fitness for locals.
Rainbow Tennis Club - $996
The Club wishes to purchase two new tennis nets to replace those damaged by corellas.
Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum - $1,000
The Museum seeks funding to have two cabinets made to display mannequins.
Nhill Lutheran Ladies Guild - $800
Nhill Lutheran Ladies Guild sought funding to purchase materials to construct a Nativity Scene that will be displayed at the Lutheran Church's Christmas street display.
All funding is awarded provided that the organisation meets the grant criteria.
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