Successful Grant Recipients for Anzac Day and Coral Sea Commemorations

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Published
3rd December 2024

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pleased to announce the successful grant recipients for the 2024-2025 Community Grants supporting commemorative activities for ANZAC Day and the Battle of the Coral Sea.

Following the recent funding round, Council has approved grants totalling $16,000 to eligible organisations. These funds will support community-driven events that bring the community together to remember the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel.

Funded Projects:

Stream A:

  • Cardwell RSL Sub Branch: $2,000 for the Cardwell ANZAC Day event.
  • El Arish Community Sports and Recreational Association Inc.: $2,000 for the El Arish ANZAC Day event.
  • Cardwell & District Historical Society Inc.: $2,000 for the Battle of the Coral Sea Commemoration event.

Stream B:

  • Tully RSL Sub Branch: $5,000 for the Tully ANZAC Day event.
  • Innisfail RSL Sub Branch: $5,000 for the Innisfail ANZAC Day event.

Council sincerely thanks the volunteers and organisations behind these commemorative events. Their efforts help preserve our history and traditions and bring our community together to honour the service of those that have gone before us.

For more information about Council’s Community Grants and Support Program visit cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/funding-grants