Alexandrina Council has announced the successful recipients of its latest rounds of Business Initiatives Grants, Community Environment Grants and Community Wellbeing Grants.

It has allocated more than $60,000 to assist 26 local businesses, clubs, and organisations. 

Alexandrina Council Chief Executive Officer Nigel Morris says that every year the council distributes financial and in-kind support to the community through its Grants Program, which provides assistance for a range of projects and activities that build up the community. 

“These grants generate economic development benefits, they help community groups preserve biodiversity, and they assist organisations with programs to increase well- being across the community. 

“The Business Initiatives Grants aim to assist small businesses to increase their online presence and build their digital capability to stay competitive. 

“The Community Environment Grants support community-led projects to generate environmental or sustainability benefits within our district. 

“The Community Wellbeing Grants seek to help achieve an active and healthy community, a connected and inclusive community or work towards improving our community places and spaces that provide opportunities for social and cultural interaction. 

“Council received 38 grant applications across the three categories and the 27 submissions from 26 groups recommended by the grant assessment panels for final endorsement were unanimously supported by Council.”

The successful 2023-2024 Business Initiatives Grant recipients are: 

• Clayton Bay Riverside Holiday Park $3,000. 
• Peninsula Providore Farm Pty Ltd $3,000.
• Hey Baker Middleton $3,000.
• Metal & Stone Jewellers $3,000.
• Mobile Dietitian $3,000.
• Pelican Retreats $2,000
• Carriage of Occasion $1,000.

The successful 2023-2024 Community Environment Grant recipients are: 

• Angas River Catchment Group $3,000.
• Milang & District Community Association Inc. $3,000.
• Hindmarsh Island Landcare Group Inc. $3,000.
• One Million Trees Group $3,000.
• Friends of Nurragi Association $2,000.
• Captain Sturt Revegetators $2,000.
• Chris Williams $2,000.

The successful 2023-2024 Community Wellbeing Grant recipients are: 

• Port Elliot Bowling Club $1,000.
• South Coast Suicide Prevention Team $2,500.
• Goolwa Visual Arts Group Inc $2,500.
• Armfield Wooden Boats Inc $2,500.
• Milang & District Community Association Inc $2,500.
• Goolwa Uniting Church $2,500.
• Langhorne Creek Cricket Club $2,500.
• Coorong Quays Boat Shed Incorporated $1,250.
• Milang & District Historical Society Incorporated $1,875.
• Hope Forest Residents Association Inc $1,000.
• Strath Neighbourhood Centre $1,875.
• Coorong Dragons Incorporated $1,875.
• Goolwa Croquet Club $1,125. 

For further details about the grant programs and the selected applicants, visit the website for the 16 October  Council Meeting agenda.