At its Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 November, Adelaide Hills Council awarded $44,109 in grants to 21 local community groups through the Community Development Grants program and a further $105,000 to 18 groups through the Community and Recreation Facility Grants program.
"Our annual grants program is a reflection of Council's commitment to supporting our local community in building connections and resilience," said Mayor Jan-Claire Wisdom.
"This funding is a great testament to the community's passion for growth and improvement of recreation and facilities; we are pleased to be able to contribute to so many projects that may not have been possible without the program."
The 2020-21 grants program will open in September 2020.
The 2019-20 Local Heritage Grant Fund is currently open. Click here for details.
2019-20 Grant Recipients
Community Development Grants
| Gumeracha Main Street Project Inc. | Graphic design of a tourist map and first print run. | $949.50 |
| The Sustainability Fair Inc. | Audio-visual equipment that can be operated from a solar power trailer. | $2,021.00 |
| Gumeracha Tennis Club | Equipment including a blow-vac, pressure washer, and court squeegees. | $2,500.00 |
| National Trust of South Australia | Hardware for trail markers, interpretive sign, brochures and brochure dispenser at Engelbrook Reserve. (partial funding) | $2,500.00 |
| Kersbrook Soldiers Memorial Park | Garden tools and equipment such as chainsaws, powered pruning tools, whipper snipper. | $2,500.00 |
| Adelaide Hills Photography Club Inc. | Laptop computer. | $1,500.00 |
| Gumeracha Sporting Club | Contribution towards deep fryer. | $2,500.00 |
| Sustainable Communities SA Inc. for Adelaide Hills Science Hub | Costs towards a science and environment event with a biodiversity focus, Peramangk Kaurna workshop, and citizen scientist activities. | $2,099.00 |
| Longwood Bradbury Progress Association | Purchase and installation of storage shed. | $2,500.00 |
| Woodside Tennis Club | Chairs, shelving, kitchen equipment (fridge), and curtains. | $2,450.00 |
| Active Fitness and Lifestyle Group | Purchase of square device and tablet to provide EFTPOS facilities. | $1,052.00 |
| Trees for Life | Seedlings and the design, print and installation of a 'butterfly land' sign at Piccadilly Road, Crafers. | $2,500.00 |
| Kersbrook Public Hall Inc. | Replacement trolley BBQ and accessories. | $992.40 |
| Mylor Uniting Church | Changeable message signboard to promote community activities and advertise CFS Op Shop. | $2,000.00 |
| Scott Creek Forest Playgroup | Portable shelter and natural preschool play equipment for nature play. | $2,500.00 |
| Cleland Wildlife Park Volunteers | Equipment and PPE related to volunteer lead planting and collection of plant matter for koala consumption. | $2,500.00 |
| Old School Community Garden | Replacement of raised garden beds with water efficient wicking beds. | $2,500.00 |
| Stirling Business Association | Tables, chairs and sandbags for box trailer used at Stirling Laneways and community events. | $2,500.00 |
| Mt Lofty Districts Community and Sports Club | Removal of noxious non-native weeds and plants from Heathfield Oval, purchase and transport of native plants, and PPE. | $1,096.00 |
| Onkaparinga Cricket Club | Cricket pitch matting. (partial funding) | $2,500.00 |
| Basket Range Table Tennis | Three nets, equipment to support the establishment of a table tennis club at Basket Range Hall. | $2,450.00 |
Community and Recreation Facility Grants
| Onkaparinga Valley Football Club | Refurbishment of goal safety fence at northern end of oval. (partial funding) | $5,000.00 |
| Lobethal Netball Club | Upgrade of court lighting to LED. (partial funding) | $7,500.00 |
| Aldgate Church of Christ | Upgrade to community car park. (partial funding) | $5,000.00 |
| Northern Hills Pony Club | Concrete flooring for new shed. | $6,500.00 |
| Paracombe Recreation Grounds | Installation of accessibility improvements including a ramp. (partial funding) | $6,000.00 |
| Lenswood Ranges Cricket Club | Installation of boundary fence for oval. (partial funding) | $4,000.00 |
| Upper Sturt Soldiers Memorial Hall | Stabilisation of structure and development of a full restoration plan for the building. (partial funding) | $4,500.00 |
| Adelaide Hills Social Club | Driveway works and turf upgrade. (partial funding) | $1,500.00 |
| Lobethal Recreation Ground | Renovations to clubroom toilets. (partial funding) | $7,000.00 |
| Charleston Community Centre | New lighting for courts. (partial funding) | $7,000.00 |
| Kersbrook Soldiers Memorial Park | Solar energy project on clubroom building. (partial funding) | $5,000.00 |
| Lobethal Football Club | Upgrade to oval lighting. (partial funding) | $15,000.00 |
| Uraidla Cricket Club | Upgrade of cricket nets at Uraidla Oval. (partial funding) | $2,000.00 |
| Scott Creek Progress Association | Air conditioning unit for the Scott Creek Memorial Hall. (partial funding) | $7,000.00 |
| Gumeracha Tennis Club | New clubroom and storage facility. (partial funding) | $8,000.00 |
| Torrens Valley Soccer Club | A waste water management system tank. (partial funding) | $4,000.00 |
| Mylor Valley Pony Club | Upgrade to yards and grounds/arenas. (partial funding) | $7,000.00 |
| Birdwood Football Netball Club | Safety fence for rear of football goals. (partial funding) | $3,000.00 |
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