Supporting local communities to deliver positive change

Grants of up to $5,000 have been allocated to 62 not-for-profit groups under the latest round of Transgrid’s Community Partnerships Program.

Funding recipients are located across the Murray, Riverina, Snowy Mountains, Central West, Orana and Hunter regions. Transgrid’s General Manager of Community and Social Licence Michael Johnson said the projects funded were vital to their local communities.

“We are proud to be able to assist these not-for-profit organisations who are the lifeblood of their local communities,” Mr Johnson said.

“With a diverse range of groups ranging from mental health providers, women’s shelters, food banks, kindergartens and museums, these projects deliver tangible benefits for regional residents.

“Since 2023, the Community Partnerships Program has provided nearly $1.6 million in grants to 381 not-for-profit groups to deliver services, facilities, programs and events for local residents.

“We are delighted to open a new funding round on 30 March and encourage community organisations across NSW to apply for grants.”

Grant recipients from the latest funding round include:

• Bathurst Uniting Support Services – Overnight safety shelter for women and families
• Batlow Country Women's Association – Learn to cook classes
• Newcastle LIVEfree Project – Food bank and community support
• Lockhart Preschool Kindergarten Incorporated – Natural Shade Arbour and Meeting Space
• Sandy Hollow Public School P&C Association – New water tanks for school
• Uralla Pre School Kindergarten – New kitchen, bathroom and laundry appliances
• Yass & District Historical Society Inc – Electrical upgrades to the Yass Valley History Centre
• Wellington Museum – New digital projector
• Rouchel School of Arts Hall – Installation of a fresh water tank 
• Wagga Wagga Headspace – Support for people aged 16-25 to become more confident drivers
• Brungle/Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council – Seating for the Brungle Aboriginal Cemetery. 

Batlow CWA President Annie Kiefer AM said the grant will deliver its ‘Life Skills – What’s Cooking’ initiative.

“We are thrilled to be one of the recipients of Transgrid’s community grants,” Ms Kiefer said.

“Our ‘Life Skills’ program will offer sessions where attendees can learn new skills while socialising and enjoying the practical benefits of learning how to cook.

“This initiative will allow us to share with all members of our community a variety of simple and affordable recipes, taste tests, cooking tips and helpful hints by our experienced home cooks.”

The Wagga Wagga Swim Club will use its grant to fund crucial upgrades to their equipment.

“This funding has allowed us to purchase a new laptop, a WWSC marquee, and complete essential repairs to our indoor scoreboard – all critical assets that support the safe and effective delivery of our swim meets,” WWSC Vice President Marney Parkinson said.

“Thanks to Transgrid's timely support, we've been able to upgrade and repair key infrastructure, ensuring we can continue to run meets efficiently and professionally.

“This support has had a positive impact across our entire swimming community, and most importantly, on our swimmers.” Mount Horeb Rural Fire Brigade will use its grant to build a new crib room in their local fire shed. “This will provide a safe and comfortable refuge space during natural disasters such as bushfires and flooding for our community,” Brigade Treasurer Lauren Bowden said. 

“It gives the brigade volunteers an area to wait when they are on standby and handovers for catastrophic fire days.

“The grant is covering building materials as well as furniture for the room including tables, chairs and whiteboards. We are extremely grateful for Transgrid’s support.”

A list of all grant recipients can be found here.

For more information on the new funding round which opens on 30 March, please visit: https://www.transgrid.com.au/community/community-partnerships-program

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