Grants deliver early Christmas cheer
Council is getting into the Christmas spirit early this year with more than $35,000 being allocated to support local festivities.
A host of events have been approved to receive Community Festive Event Grants of between $3000 and $10,000 annually, for three years. This is another initiative of Council’s revamped Community Grants Program.
Boreen Point’s New Year’s Eve @ the Lake event, Pomona Night of Lights, Tewantin’s Christmas Gala Carnival, Christmas in Cooroy, Noosa Carols on the River and the Kin Kin Community Christmas Tree event are among the jolly recipients.
The program is not limited to Christmas events, with Council also providing $10,000 annually to support Australia Day festivities – a partnership of Rotary Club of Noosa Heads and the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club.
“Council is pleased to help local organisations that deliver festive events enjoyed by so many in our shire,” Mayor Tony Wellington said.
“We are blessed to live amongst so many wonderful volunteers whose efforts reinforce the true spirit of Christmas. Each of these events is a celebration of community and each one is quite special. They certainly deserve Council’s support.”
Community Festive Event Grants (annually, for three years):
- New Year’s Eve @ the Lake (Lake Cootharaba Sailing Club) - $3000.
- Pomona Night of Lights (Cooroy & Pomona Lions Club) - $2400.
- Gala Christmas Carnival (Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch) - $3500.
- Australia Day (Rotary Club of Noosa Heads and Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club) - $10,000.
- Christmas in Cooroy (Cooroy Chamber of Commerce) - $7000.
- Kin Kin Community Christmas Tree (Kin Kin Community Group) - $1500.
- Noosa Carols on the River (Noosa Christian Outreach Centre) - $8000.
23 June 2016