HORSHAM council has approved the allocation of $373,940 worth of community grants and donations for the 2019-20 financial year.
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Community groups approved for funding include Dooen Community Hall, Horsham East Rotary Club and the Horsham Men's Shed.
Councillors voted unanimously to approve the grants and donations at the council's April meeting.
Laharum Sports Inc was successful in receiving $9500 to resurface two netball and tennis courts; Dooen Public Hall received $5500 to replace doors and create a new enclosed foyer space; and Horsham Men's Shed received $1950 for solar panels.
The community grants and donations are included in the council's draft 2019-20 Budget. The council has increased its grant and donation allocation by 2.25 per cent from 2018-19.
See which clubs and groups were successful below:
A total of 100 applications were submitted to the council, which was 25 per cent more than last year.
Community donations were allocated $167,650, while $206,290 was allocated for community grants.
In her report to the council, council's finance manager Heather Proctor said conflicts of interest had been declared at any level.
Councillors David Grimble, Mark Radford and John Robinson had to temporarily leave the council chambers during parts of the debate due to their respective conflicts of interest with groups and clubs.
Cr Alethea Gulvin said she wanted to see more community groups take the opportunity to apply for grants and donations.
"That could mean council seeks these community groups out personally to encourage them to apply. Clubs around our community might not know about it and might need support to do so," she said.
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