Six worthy community projects in Orange, and one in Cowra, have been awarded Round One CSU Community-University Partnership (CUP) Grants. The goal of the CUP program is to support the development of our regions through contributions to cultural, economic, sporting and related activities and build higher education aspiration and awareness particularly among young people in rural and regional communities. It's all about creating a world worth living in.
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Grants are available in six categories: arts and culture, education, Indigenous development, sport, health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
Small grants of up to $1,000 can be awarded, and organisations are welcome to apply for grants under multiple categories.
This year, CSU CUP grants worth total of $125,000 will be awarded to community groups, organisations and individuals across the University's regional footprint including Orange, Bathurst, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo and Port Macquarie.
Congratulations to the following Orange (and Cowra!) schools and organisations on their successful grant applications.
- Orange Public School Representative Sports Uniforms
- Calare Public School Mural Project
- Central West Gymnastics Interstate Competition Support
- Calare Public School Athletics Equipment
- Rotary Club of Orange Sustainable Living Week & Expo
- Calare Public School Wiradjuri Walk Project
- Mulyan Public School Yindyamarra Reflection Garden
Calare Public School teacher, Ms Olivia Hordynsky, said "As part of the Wiradjuri Education Garden, the 'Wiradjuri Walk' project aims to foster a sense of self, Indigenous culture, connection to land and positive relationships throughout the community of Calare Public School.
"Through the completion of the Wiradjuri Walk the school hopes to develop a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment for our Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students, and aims to educate Indigenous students in a suitable learning environment."
If you missed out on Round One, don't worry. You have time to start preparing for Round Two which opens on Monday July 15 and closes on Friday August 9. We are looking for more applications from Orange and surrounds, so please keep an eye on this column and our website for more information.
For more information on CUP Grants, please go to https://about.csu.edu.au/community/grants
