grassroots community and cultural activities . Opening in April , the program ran in a new format to promote the role and value of arts , culture and heritage . The performance outcomes for this year included impact , quality , reach and viability of projects with a focus on celebrating the theme of ‘ place ’.
Under the RADF , our Oakey community was asked via a survey how and where they would like to see public art . The project was designed to tell the stories of local people and places through public art and capture the unique aspects of Oakey ’ s characters , the landscape and the area ’ s history .
Community support grant programs
Council recognises the important contribution community organisations make to the safety , health , equity and inclusiveness of our communities . The Community Support Grant Program provides funding and / or in-kind assistance to support community organisations in their efforts to provide services , activities and events that are of benefit to the community .
Fostering a community-wide partnership , the Program aims to address social , cultural , environmental and economic objectives . The following assistance grants were approved in the 2015-16 financial year :
Round one :
• 2nd Toowoomba Cub Scouts : $ 1,066
• Back Plains 7 District Community Hall Association : $ 1,750
• Cambooya Public Hall Association : $ 798
• Crows Nest Historical Society : $ 1,120.74
• Darling Downs Potters Club : $ 1,803
• Kath Dickson Family Centre Association : $ 2,496
• National Trust of Australia ( Qld ): $ 2,500
• Pinelands Hall Committee : $ 2,132.90
• Pittsworth Historical Society : $ 550
• Pittsworth Woodcrafters Club : $ 1,295.10
• The Cecil Plains Crier Association : $ 2,500
• Toowoomba Choral Society : $ 2,325
• Toowoomba City Care : $ 797.25
• Toowoomba Community Care Transport : $ 500
• Toowoomba Embroiders Guild : $ 1,140
• Toowoomba Floral Art Group : $ 980
• Toowoomba Parkrun : $ 2,500
• Wilsonton Community Gallery : $ 2,100
• Yarraman & District Historical Society : $ 1,429
• Yarraman Memorial Hall Society : $ 1,090
• Yellaloo Girl Guides : $ 2,500
Round two :
• Alzheimer ’ s Association of Queensland : $ 500
• Carers Queensland : $ 900
• Clifton & District Historical Society : $ 365.67
• Clifton Community Care : $ 500
• Days for Girls , Toowoomba : $ 1,975
• Felton Hall Association : $ 500
• Goombungee Public Hall : $ 712.50
• Metro Care Toowoomba : $ 2,500
• Pittsworth Kindergarten Association : $ 2,000
• Quota International of Toowoomba : $ 1,000
• Safer Toowoomba Regional Partnerships : $ 2,200
• Wylahra Grove Progress Association : $ 2,378.20
Cultural & Arts Support program ( CAS )
The Cultural and Arts Support program is an initiative aimed at nurturing fledgling artists , supporting grassroots community arts and cultural activity and underpinning higher level arts and cultural development . The following Cultural and Arts Support program grants were approved during the 2015-16 financial year :
Round one :
• Fresh Hope Association : $ 634
• Oakey Historical Museum Society : $ 3,000
• Broxburn Music Club of Pittsworth : $ 2,970
• Toowoomba Clubhouse : $ 1,320
Round two :
• Arts Council Toowoomba : $ 2,450
• Broxburn Music Club of Pittsworth : $ 2,970
• Empire Theatre Projects Pty Ltd : $ 3,000
• Toowoomba PNG Association : $ 2,000
Environment Grants
By partnering with the community , Environment Grants support and empower local organisations who seek
Community grant - Royal ( National Trust of Australia )
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