NRMA offers grants for community groups
Member for Ballina Don Page is encouraging any interested community groups to apply for the 2009 NRMA Insurance Community Grants Program.
Mr Page said the grants of between $500 and $5000 are offered to groups undertaking projects in areas of crime prevention, road safety, emergency readiness and response and climate change.
“This is a great initiative by NRMA to help improve safety in local communities,” Mr Page said.
“NRMA started this program in 2003 and have funded over 1000 projects and invested $3.6million in community projects.
“2008 recipients included Northern Rivers Performing Arts, Byron Environment Centre, various Police Citizen Youth Clubs and Neighbourhood Watch programs.”
Applications are now open and close on Tuesday 31st March 2009. Application forms and information booklets are available at NRMA offices, online at www.nrma.com.au/grants or by calling 1300 306 496.
