Applications for the Byron Shire Mayoral Fund are open

Published on 08 October 2024

Community groups, schools, not-for-profit organisations take note.  Applications for the 2024/25 Byron Shire Mayoral Fund are now open.

“This fund is a about making a small difference to some of these hard-working groups that provide terrific services for our community,” Sarah Ndiaye, Byron Shire Mayor, said.

“A total of $3,500 is available to support small projects that make a significant, positive impact on the community.

“While the grants might be modest, they can also be the difference in bringing community-driven projects to life,” Mayor Ndiaye said.

Last year’s recipients were:

• Goonengerry Public School ($500) – towards the cost of purchasing kitchen appliances to support the student cooking program and establishing an indigenous food garden at the school to support the student growing program.
• Mullumbimby Community Food Box ($500) – towards the freight and electricity costs associated with running the community food box that supports locals impacted by the cost of living.
• Bangalow Public School ($200) – towards two student awards at the school’s presentation day.
• Brunswick Heads Public School ($500) – towards a working bee for building the 2024 school musical backdrop.
• Mullumbimby High School P&C ($500) – towards purchasing resources for a well-being space to support students who need mental health and well-being support.
• Bangalow Men's Shed ($500) – Towards supporting the women’s wood-working group to build and install a weather-proof community pantry supplying dry pantry goods to those in need. 

“It’s often the smaller projects that create the most meaningful change and I really encourage all community groups to apply,” Mayor Ndiaye said.

More information about the Mayoral Fund and how to apply is on Council’s website. 

Applications close at 9:00am, 4 November 2024.