New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded $378,316 in grants to 17 groups in the Bay of Plenty region in June.
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union $138,158 Towards office rental and salaries of chief executive, community rugby administrator, operations manager, regional manager, rugby development officer – Western BOP, rugby regional manager –Eastern BOP, secondary schools manager and te matarau administrator.
Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust $3300 Towards audio equipment for Hot Pink Walk in Tauranga and signage.
Geyser City Sports & Cultural Club $27,550 Towards a bowling machine and balls, cricket nets, lighting upgrade and painting of walls.
Greerton Amateur Swimming Club $11,322 Towards pool and lane hire.
Kawerau Sports Club $26,672 Towards lease of clubrooms, fields and amenities block, playing uniforms and equipment, and van hire.
Lake City Athletic Club $2710 Towards race numbers, timing, medical services, event fee, sound system and entry forms.
Mid Island Gym Sports $17,690 Towards salaries of assistant coach/special needs and head coach.
Onepu Netball Club $4425 Towards travel and accommodation to attend Kurangaituku Netball Tournament in Rotorua
Rotorua Competitions Society $1301 Towards accommodation costs for adjudicators for an event in Rotorua.
Tauranga District Group Riding for the Disabled Association $12,000 Towards salaries of assistant coach and head coach/volunteer co-ordinator.
Wanderers Hockey Club $1000 Towards playing turf fees.
Western Heights High School Rotorua $10,692 Towards travel and accommodation to attend New Zealand Secondary School Kapa Haka Championships in Palmerston North
Whakatāne Surf Life Saving Club $20,000 Towards surf skis and knee boards
Youth Search and Rescue Tauranga $5000 Towards a leadership training course.
