Who received funding in 2022 to 2023?
For the 2022 to 2023 year, grants up to $5,000 are assisting with eleven inspiring community projects:
- Brunswick Valley Landcare – Replacement of items lost in flood which help with community engagement and education about natural resource management and regenerative agriculture. $4,804 awarded.
- Byron Bay High School P&C Association – Creation of the Recycling and Reusing Waste Program which will educate staff and students, and improve waste segregation streams. $5,000 awarded.
- Coorabell Hall – Purchase of projector, retractable screen and lighting to improve hall amenities and encourage more use of the hall. $5000 awarded.
- Empowered Today – Provide a comprehensive instructor training course focused on empowerment and self-defense, mindfulness and healthy relationships. $5,000 awarded.
- Eureka Hall – Establishment of a Community Resilience Team, first aid training and purchase of a defibrillator. $5,000 awarded.
- Federal Community Centre - Funding to support the Annual Federal Park Party - 20th Year Celebration which includes performances, market stalls, artisan stalls, food trucks and musicians. $3,000 awarded.
- Green and Clean Awareness Team - Establish dune grasses and other plantings from Clarkes Beach to Main Beach. $800 awarded.
- Spaghetti Circus - Establishment of a scholarship program for families impacted by the 2022 floods, Indigenous families and those experiencing disadvantage. $4,190 awarded.
- Suffolk Park Community Garden - Creation of a live fence including fruit-producing trees and shrubs accessible to the community. $1,406 awarded.
- Who Gives a Cluck - Chook therapy for specific needs groups using rescued hens. Provide provide coops, fencing, advice and support. $5,000 awarded.
- Zero Emissions Byron - Support for the 2022 BYD Byron Electric Vehicle Expo. $5,000 awarded.