Grants invest in community participation
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Published on 25 May 2021
More than $200,000 in City of Hobart grant funding will be invested in 26 projects and events that contribute to Hobart’s community vibrancy and city economy, through the latest round of Community, Creative and Events grants.
The projects have a combined value of around $780,000, which means every dollar contributed by the City of Hobart generates almost $4 in local investment.
“By investing in the great ideas and creativity of our community, we are creating jobs in events and creative industries,” Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds said. “We are also generating economic activity in and around the events and projects, which benefits Hobart businesses.”
Among the successful projects are events that celebrate Hobart’s multicultural communities – such as Diwali, which is the biggest event in Indian and south Asian communities.
Other successful projects include:
an all-abilities pop-up fashion show Come out and Play introductory basketball training sessions a community art project that encourages people to submit three-line poems for display inside metro buses to the theme ‘Where are we going’ the Battery Point Historic House Plaques project Tasmanian Youth Orchestra outdoor performances at the Botanic Gardens Festival of Bright Ideas for National Science Week.“There’s such an interesting mix of events this round,” Cr Reynolds said. “There are events and initiatives that celebrate the diversity of our community and which encourage people to try something new or showcase creativity and culture in the Hobart community.
“Combined, the 26 projects involve more than 600 volunteers and support 121 paid positions. Many more will be involved through community participation and attendance at events.
“Providing grants is one way we can empower our community and support the people and organisations that contribute to a vibrant and inclusive city for residents and visitors.”
See the full list of grant recipients