OUT of the 35 applications for the most recent Share grant round, 13 projects were greenlight by Yarriambiack Shire Council during the September 29 meeting.
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The total of these projects is $29,152.
Councillor Kylie Zanker said it was great to see so many applications.
"It was a great uptake across the shire for people and groups interested," she said.
Some projects include outdoor seating for Minyip Golf Club, totalling $2948, ongoing upgrade to Warrack Town Hall, totaling $2700.
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Other organisations who were granted funds this round include Boolite Hall, Rupanyup playgroup, Minyip 150 committee and Beulah playgroup.
The highest amount awarded was $3000 for vacant shop windows from the Warracknabeal Townscape committee and the same amount went towards safety switches at Lubeck Hall.
Council allocates $30,000 per round of the Share grant program across two rounds each year totalling $60,000.
In this round applications were received from across the shire and assessed as per the Councils Community Grant policy.
Councillors Tom Hamilton and Corinne Heintze abstained for voting due to a conflict of interest.
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Alison Foletta
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