COWRA COUNCIL
NOTICEBOARD
August 24, 2018
FUKUOKA DELEGATION Council recently hosted a visit by a Japanese delegation from the Members of the Fukuoka Prefecture Assembly. The visit included a lunch at Nagakura Park, a wreath laying ceremony at the War Cemeteries and a tour of the Cowra Peace Precinct.
FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY SPRING GET - TOGETHER and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All Friends of the Gallery members are invited to a Spring get-together over light refreshments from 2 pm on Saturday 15th September in the Nguluway Room (next to the Art Gallery) and the Friends of the Gallery committee AGM. For more information about joining the Friends committee or supporting the Friends of the Gallery fundraising activities and special events as a volunteer please contact the Friends Secretary email simonesly@hotmail.com Please RSVP by 10/9/18 for catering to tel 6340 2190 or cowraartgallery@cowra.nsw.gov.au (acceptances only)
beds and re-vegetation are encouraged under the Natural Resource Management category which provides up to $1000 per grant.
Cowra Community Groups - Apply Now for Funding! Are you a community group with a worthwhile project? Need new equipment or improvements to a garden or building? Then, Cowra Council’s Community Grants Program may be for you! The next round of Cowra Council’s $50,000 Community Grants Program is now open, with eligible community groups having until Friday 31 August 2018 to lodge applications.
The Small Capital Equipment category has also been increased to $1000 per grant under this round to allow community groups to apply for equipment such as new photocopiers and printers. In the last round of the program, a total of 19 local groups were presented with cheques ranging from $380–$2000 for projects including building, restoring, painting, sporting equipment, and the design of a new airport hangar. Groups applying must be not-for-profit, primarily volunteer run and based in Cowra Shire. Projects must also directly benefit the local community.
Please visit Council’s website to read more and Applications for projects such as community gardens, download an application form. environmental education, the construction of garden
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