2024/25 Round Two Community Strengthening Grants Awarded
Published on 28 May 2025
Council approved 11 applications for funding totalling $19,500 under Round Two of the 2024/25 Council Community Strengthening Grants Scheme as recommended by the Community Grant Funding Committee.
The recipients approved for funding were:
| Recipient |
Funding |
| Alpha Cult |
$2,000 for stage hire and audio/lighting for Alpha Cult Debut Album launch at Leeton & District Bowling Club |
| Creative Connections Riverina Inc |
$1,800 for catering, sound and light technician and equipment and supporting vocalist for Art Deco High Tea & Performance |
| Leeton Basketball Association |
$2,000 for purchase of basketball training equipment to enhance player development |
| Leeton Filipino Catholic Choir (auspiced by Leeton Town Band) |
$2,000 for purchase of musical instruments for the choir |
| Leeton Jumpstart |
$1,620 for catering and venue hire for gambling awareness workshop |
| Leeton Yanco Swimming Club |
$2,000 for purchase of a new laptop, 2 x monitors and keyboard/mouse |
| Rapid Relief Team |
$1,580 for Leeton Care Kit Project 2025 |
| St. Joseph’s Primary School (auspiced by St. Joseph’s P&F) |
$1,500 for hire of Roxy and music equipment and labour for School Musical |
| St. Vincent De Paul Society |
$1,000 for purchase of blankets for the Vinnies blanket drive |
| Leeton Pipe Band (auspiced by Canberra Pipes & Drums) |
$2,000 for hire of Roxy for ‘Splash of Tartan’ performance |
| Walking Football NSW |
$2,000 for purchase of soccer equipment for ‘Walking Soccer’ program |
“The community groups that have applied for this round of community grant funding have presented a diverse mix of initiatives that Council is proud to support,” said Councillor and Community Grant Funding Committee member Sandra Nardi.
“From exciting arts and cultural programs and new recreational activities to essential administrative upgrades for local sporting clubs, these projects reflect the strength and vitality of Leeton Shire’s arts, cultural, and sporting communities.”
ENDS
Pictured (from left to right): Mayor Cr George Weston, Nola Sheldrick, Cr Sandra Nardi, Wilah Parra, Leonie Napier, Angel Echevarria, Karen O’Connell, Amanda Johnson, Rod Harrison, Shontay Mulcahy, Maddy Routley, Brian Clarke, Bailey Heath, Terry Pagden, Cr Michael Kidd. Front row: Imogen, Ivy, Adele, Annie, Solomon, Ahen
MEDIA CONTACT:
Maddy Routley
Community Development Coordinator
T. (02) 6953 0911
E. maddyc@leeton.nsw.gov.au