b'G O Y D E R G A Z E T T E V O L 3 | A U T U M N 2 0 2 4COUNCILSCOMMUNITY GRANTSP R O G R A M O P E NA new Community Grants program has been adopted by Council and replaces the former WardFundingProgram(SportsandRecreationFundsandCapitalFunds).CouncilrecognisesthatcommunitygroupsprovideveryimportantandvaluedcommunityandsocialbenefitstotheGoyder community.This new funding program will extend the communitys ability to conduct diverse and inclusiveactivities,developnewandinnovativeevents,createopportunitiesforcommunitycapacitybuilding,developandmaintainsustainablecommunityinfrastructureandbuildstrongpartnerships for community benefit.The Community Grants program has three categories:1. Community Development Grant: opens March and September2. Community Facilities Grant: opens March and September3. Community Events Grant: always open1. Community Development GrantCommunitydevelopmentfundingassistscommunitygroupsandorganisationstoestablishand undertake innovative projects or activities thatare beneficial to the community and which supportCouncilsGoyderMasterPlan.Thisfundingsupports groups and organisations in the deliveryoflocalinitiativeswhichmakeapositivecontributioninbuildingcommunitycapacityandwellbeing through:Arts & Cultural Development;Culture & Heritage;Diversity, Inclusion and AccessibilityHealth;Lifelong Learning;Sport,Recreation&ActiveLifestyles(non-facility related)Sustainability & Environment.Image: New Club rooms for the Burra Tennis ClubMaximum Funding $7,500 and Dog Obedience ClubG O Y D E R . S A . G O V . A U P A G E 1 0'