Community Grants 2023 – Round one

Overview

Snowy Hydro received a total of 49 community grant applications in the first round of funding for 2023. Of these applications 40% met the selection criteria and were approved.

Funding totalling $143K, will be distributed to a range of community groups and community events, evenly spread across Snowy Hydro’s four community commitment pillars. 

Examples of what the grant funding will help achieve in this first round for 2023 are:

  • installation of all-access ramps to community halls
  • purchase equipment for playgrounds
  • assisted community events with hire fees
  • prize money at local events
  • outdoor seating at local parks
  • assist with the expansion of community farmers markets
  • install watering systems at a local public hall
  • and even the refurbishment of a community post office.

Community Grants Program: Round 1 – Successful Funding Recipients

Congratulations to the following community groups for their detailed applications.

FundingApplicants
$10,000.00Adelong Community Enterprises Incorporated
$10,000.00Brungle Public School
$10,000.00Camp Hudson Management Committee Inc
$5,935.30Carcoola Fundraising Committee Inc
$9,000.00Cooma Gymnastics Club Inc
$8,400.00Cooma Multicultural Centre
$10,000.00Corryong and District Memorial Public Hall Inc
$10,000.00Corryong Neighbourhood Centre
$9,856.00Courabyra Public Hall Land Manager
$710.00Jindabyne Pickleball
$4,000.00Khancoban Events Inc
$10,000.00Khancoban United Volunteers Assoc
$5,500.00Lacmalac Public Hall Land Manager
$10,000.00Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch
$2,000.00Talbingo Community Association Inc
$10,000.00Tumut Cycle Classic Inc
$6,000.00Tumut Golf Club Ltd
$850.00Tumut MTB
$5,000.00Upper Murray Agricultural Field Days – MFSR Bush Festival
$6,480.00Upper Murray Farmers Markets Inc