Council
6 December, 2023
Somerset provide funding boost
Somerset Regional Council will provide funding to three community organisations to support events that bring the community together and showcase the region to visitors.
At its ordinary meeting on Wednesday November 29, Somerset Regional Council endorsed recommendations to provide financial and in-kind support to events organised by the Lions Club of Esk, the Kilcoy Race Club and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users’ Association.
Somerset Regional Council Councillor Bob Whalley believes it is important for Council to support community groups and events that give so much back to the community.
“Council has made a commitment to support a range of community organisations and events throughout the year,” he said.
“These incredible community groups play a vital role in organising events that both bring our communities together and attract visitors from outside our region.”
The Lions Club of Esk received $1,500 from Council’s Community Assistance Grants program to support the first annual Esk Elves Christmas Street Festival, which was held last Saturday.
The Kilcoy Race Club will receive $1,500 sponsorship from Council’s Australia Day events budget, for the Kilcoy Australia Day Gift 2024, held at the Kilcoy Recreation Grounds on Friday January 26.
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users’ Association will receive $2,500 from Council’s Australia Day events budget, as well as in-kind promotional and logistical support, for the seventh annual Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (BVRT) Australia Day Bike Ride on Friday January 26.
Somerset Regional Council provide a free grant finder site for all local businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals.
The site provides a comprehensive list of grant and funding opportunities available, as well as hints and tips to help you apply for grants.
To access the Somerset Regional Council Grant Finder, visit:
https://grantguru.com/au/somerset
