Categories added to seniors' grants program
Multicultural and Aboriginal categories have been added to the Connecting Seniors Grant Program for 2025, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.
"A total of 28 grants worth $30,000 each are on offer across five categories, with a focus on intergenerational projects to foster enhanced social connections linking older and younger people."
Ms Tesch said the grants were an opportunity for community groups and local councils to provide social connections and support to seniors.
She said the Connecting Seniors Grant Program helped strengthen the social lives of thousands of seniors.
"Take a visit to our community venues on any day of the week and tour our community centres and community-run clubs you will witness a hive of activity.
"It is easy to see how grant programs like Connecting Seniors are making a real difference, keeping our seniors engaged and active.
"I encourage community groups and Council to put pen to paper and submit their inspiring ideas as part of their grant application, to foster meaningful and lasting connections for our senior community."
The Aboriginal Grants category will target projects led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
The Multicultural Grants category focuses on projects led by multicultural organisations that support people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
Other categories are Creation Grants, Expansion Grants and Local Council Grants.
Applications close on October 21.
SOURCE:
Media release, 1 Oct 2024
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford