community support
“These ClubGRANTS are just one of the many ways The Corowa RSL Club is able to provide support, services, and facilities for the betterment of our local community,”
Each year through ClubGRANTS, clubs across NSW provide support to tens of thousands of local community organisations, sporting groups, and charities that make a difference in their local area. With more than $1 billion in funding provided since the program’s inception, ClubGRANTS is without doubt one of the largest and most effective grants programs in Australia. The program is made possible through the support of NSW clubs, local councils and the NSW Government.
Category 1
Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people
Category 2
Provides funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport
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AMARANTH FOUNDATION
Club Corowa are delighted to support Amaranth Foundation with a grant of $10,000 towards the Corowa Food Bowl
The Corowa Food Bowl has been in operation for almost five years and distributes almost 2 tonnes of food per week to local communities. This facility provides food, necessities, clothing and outreach to those members of the Federation Shire community at risk or in crisis.
COROWA LAWN TENNIS CLUB
The Corowa Lawn Tennis Club has received a $2,000 grant from the ClubGRANTS program towards the 93rd year of the all abilities Annual Easter Tennis Tournament..
The Tennis Club has also received $5,000 from the Uniting Our Communities Flood Relief Fund.
These funds will help to ensure that the synthetic court surfaces are cleaned and re-sanded to be fit for play and assist with the repair or replacement of flood-damaged fixtures in the club's main building
COROWA SHE SHED
The Corowa She Shed has received a grant of $1,918
With the recent growth of the SHE Shed, it has become apparent that there is a need for an update of technology. These funds will assist with providing the technology required for the amalgamation of SHE Shed records.
CR UNITED HOCKEY CLUB
Club Corowa has provided $10,000 to CR United Hockey Club to assist with repairing damage caused by floods in our region through the Uniting Our Community Flood Relief Fund
During recent floods, the hockey field was damaged & is in need of a regroom. Contaminated sand is required to be removed & replaced and the hockey goals have also been damaged.
A shipping container that holds items including team bags, shirts & equipment has mould damage and requires cleaning and roof vents to be fitted.
Club Corowa is also a platinum sponsor for the 2023 hockey season.
These funds go towards helping fund Junior Players & new equipment.
COROWA COMMUNITY MENS SHED
Another well deserving ClubGRANTS recipient.
The Corowa Community Mens Shed have received $10,000 in assistance towards their new shed fit out.
The new building is to be fitted with insulation to help with heating & cooling and to keep any noise at a lower level. They would also like to have solar installed to help reduce the cost of power bills.
COROWA SPRING SHOW
Club Corowa has provided $2,000 to the Corowa Spring Show to assist with providing free entertainment to children attending.
By offering free entertainment on the day of the Show, it means that families in the community will not be having to put their hands in their pockets to entertain children on the day. There will be at least three different types of free entertainment such as a snake show, a pirate magician/who leads the children to find treasure, face painting, a bit of dancing and generally making the children use their imagination.
Our Uniting Our Communities Flood Relief Concert Weekend was a huge success.
We were extremely proud to announce an additional $50,000 Uniting Our Community Flood Support Grant for individuals and local organisations who had been affected by recent floods.
Individual organisations were able to apply for grants up to $10,000, which could include contributions for clean-up efforts, replacement of equipment or simply to ensure a safe environment for those attending those places.
The Corowa RSL Club Uniting Our Communities Flood Recovery Fund was created to assist in the path towards recovery.
The impact that the floods have had on our community is significant and we hope this grant round provided some relief to those organisations impacted.
COROWA RSL CLUB $50,000 FLOOD RECOVERY FUND
By your side in the most challenging of times.
We’re passionate about supporting our local community and wanted to extend a hand to those who have been affected by the recent floods.
Recognising the importance of backing our region and its people, Board Members and Senior Management have identified an immediate and critical need to step in and support the community that has supported us over many decades.
The Corowa RSL Club Flood Recovery Fund has been created to assist in the path towards recovery. As a local Club, we see our role as not only bringing people together, but being by your side in the most challenging of times.
The last three years have been challenging for many, and we have continued to give back where we can, feeding displaced families during the fires, providing meals to those in need during the toughest times of Covid.
It is our goals to ensure people can come back from these difficult periods. Individual organisations, local businesses, community and sporting groups can apply for grants up to $10,000 and includes contributions for clean-up efforts, replacement of equipment or simply to ensure a safe environment for those attending those places.
For this to be effective and have the greatest impact, we wanted to make funds available to organisations quickly and without hassle.
The following local community groups and sporting clubs affected by recent flooding have received a share in more than $60,000 thanks to the Corowa RSL Club’s Flood Recovery Fund -
Corowa Golf Club $10,000, Corowa Football Club $10,000, Corowa Cricket Club $9,000, Wahgunyah Speedway $6,960, Corowa Apex $10,000, Corowa Girl Guides & Wahgunyah Rowing Club $5,000.
https://www.corowafreepress.com.au/news/flood-relief-keeps-community-spirit-shining/
