Community groups benefit from funding

Fifteen community groups in Forbes Shire have received support from Council to purchase new equipment, conduct events and carry out other activities thanks to $54712 in funding from round one of Forbes Shire Council’s 2024/25 Community Funding Program.

The program is run twice a year with not-for-profit organisations able to apply for funding for community services, sport and recreation, culture and the arts, and rural village enhancement projects.

Some of the grants included:

$5000 for St John’s Anglican Church to repaint their hall, install new cupboards and purchase a new data projector and wireless microphone for community use.

$5000 for the Forbes and District Historic Machinery Association to help it run their annual Vintage Car Show.

$5000 for Boys to the Bush to purchase branded merchandise and hire a DJ for its Community Engagement Day for local and surrounding schools.

$3986 for the Forbes Pony Club replace flood damaged resources.

Forbes Shire Council Mayor, Phyllis Miller OAM, said the funding would help community groups across Forbes deliver their community services, projects and events.

“There is a wide variety of really worthwhile community projects in this mix, and Forbes Shire Council is proud to support this great work happening in our community,” she said.

Applications for round two of the 2024/25 Community Funding Program are now open and local community groups are encouraged to apply, with the total funding pool increasing to $75000.

To apply go to https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/grants-and-support/community-funding-program

Photo caption: Representatives from the community groups that received funding under round one of Forbes Shire Council’s 2024/25 Community Funding Program with Councillors after the November Forbes Shire Council meeting.