HOLROYD Council has given out almost $30,000 in grants to several local groups and clubs to assist them with important community services in 2013.
Last year, council invited applications for grants of up to $5000 from non-profit organisations working in the area as part of the annual Community Assistance Program.
Eight projects were approved for funding.
The Australian Afghan Hassanian Youth Association was given $4995 to assist with their Kung Fu classes for Afghan youth, while the Granville Multicultural Community Centre was given $5000 for its Guildford Mums Support Group.
Merrylands Amateur Swimming Club were also given $5000 for their Learn to swim instructors training course, while Western Housing for Youth were given $1800 for their computer technology access project.
Finally, Holroyd District Scouts were granted $600 for its involvement in the 60th Anniversary of Pan Pac Jamboree.
Other recipients of the grants include the Sydney Tamil Manram group, Anglicare Sydney, and Royal Rehabilitation Centre.
Holroyd Mayor Ross Grove said: ‘‘ The community groups’ submissions were outstanding this year.
‘‘Investing in these services is such a positive venture.
‘‘ In the future, these groups will provide these innovative services to the Holroyd community.’’
Merrylands Amateur Swimming Club has received $2,200