Application ID

Sponsor organisation

Project title

Brief description

Amount requested

MCP19-00302

Main Arm Upper P+ C Association

Sculpture + Bundjalung Language Playground

A sculptural playground that encourages children to engage in Bundjalung language in an integrated play + learning environment.

$    46,000

MCP19-00532

Ballina Shire Council

Wollongbar District Park Embellishment

Ballina Shire Council owns land in Wollongbar which is to be embellished as a district park.

$  198,000

MCP19-00549

Zero Emissions Byron Limited

Byron Bay Blue Carbon Initiative

Education & practical solutions to mitigate impacts of climate change & development through planting mangroves & conserving riparian zones, achieving blue carbon sequestration.

$  136,897

MCP19-00744

Byron Youth Service Inc.,

Teen Mental Health First Aid courses in all schools

Implement evidence based teen Mental Health First Aid program in all schools enrolling adolescents in the Ballina State Government Area

$  116,985

MCP19-00817

Arts Northern Rivers

Light Up Ballina - Ballina's Festival of The Arts

Placing art in significant places around Ballina, site-specific, Indigenous & non- Indigenous artists conceive visual-art works that connect us to Country.

$  180,000

MCP19-00885

Ocean Shores Public School

Enhancing Arts, Music and Cultural Participation

Upgrade the Community Hall, creating a bespoke space for arts/music, cultural and environmental programs for our students and local community.

$    83,217

MCP19-00934

Rous Mill Community and Memorial Hall

Rous Mill & District Memorial Hall Deck

To build a deck at the rear of Rous Mill Hall to provide additional areas for community gathering.

$    70,000

MCP19-01039

Alstonville Plateau Historical Society

'"Fenced In"

This project restores an extremely long picket fence to the ONLY publicly accessible heritage listed House in Ballina Shire.

$    27,280

MCP19-01055

Ballina Shire Council

Creative Lifelong Learning Programs at NRCG

1000Words Arts and Literacy and Boldsparks programs promote creative expression and social inclusion through arts and cultural engagement

$    80,200

MCP19-01128

Byron Shire Council

Byron Bay Japanese Taiko Drum Celebration

Free weekly Taiko drumming classes will bring people together to participate in vibrant cultural activities which celebrate diversity and multiculturalism.

$    64,060

MCP19-01416

Lismore Symphony Orchestra

Proms by the Beach 2020

A classical music event designed to break down barriers sometimes associated with classical music!

$    20,000

MCP19-01470

Tintenbar School of Arts Inc.

Tintenbar Hall Community Kitchen

Provide community/food producers access to a commercial kitchen by installing a stair case, verandah and renovation to Hall's lower level.

$    59,700

MCP19-01606

Northern Rivers Ukulele Orchestra Incorporated

Byron Bay Ukulele Festival

Byron Bay’s inaugural ukulele festival features a host of local and international acts. Held on Saturday 19th September 2020.

$    39,525

MCP19-01670

Ballina Shire Council

Pop Denison Park Master Plan

Project involves the implementation of the Pop Denison Master Plan which includes embellishments such as playgrounds and pathways.

$  187,000

MCP19-01793

Riding for the disabled association (NSW)

Don't Fence Me In

Install vital safety fencing to ensure safe access to all riding areas for as many disabled riders as possible.

$    35,074

MCP19-02120

Lennox Community Gardens Inc.

Raised garden beds for new community garden in Lennox Head

Construction of 30 raised garden beds in the shape of a leaf. To be used for growing of organic produce.

$    26,166

MCP19-02270

Lennox Head Community Sports and Recreation Club Limited

Improve disability access to our local community club.

Provide disability access to the club premises via automated doors, install shadeways between greens that include disability access from carpark

$    69,465

MCP19-02341

Rous Mill Recreation Reserve

Tennis Court Restoration

Replace clay surface on one tennis court with a lower maintenance synthetic surface to enable access to this community facility.

$    57,236

MCP19-02416

Friends of the Circus Inc

Roving Mini Circus/Flying Trapeze Rig for Community Kinship

Construct portable mini Circus/Trapeze Rig (Petite Rig), engaging children/adults of all skills and abilities to participate in circus skill development.

$    55,000

MCP19-02702

Northern New South Wales Local Health District

Ballina Coffin Club

Empowering the community to plan their own end of life experience - in the unique way of building their own coffin.

$    60,493

MCP19-03089

Suffolk park progress association

Suffolk Park Pump Track

Building an asphalt pump track in a vacant block adjacent to the existing skate park in Suffolk Park.

$  156,300

MCP19-03283

Byron Shire Council

Better acoustics for Mullumbimby Hall

Purchase of acoustic curtains to hang in the Mullumbimby Concert Hall to provide improved acoustics and sound insulation for concerts.

$    28,481

MCP19-03460

Alstonville Public School

I Saw the Sign!

This project involves the purchase and installation of a changeable, multifunctional LED electronic signage system for Alstonville Public School.

$    25,760

MCP19-03531

Empire Vale Public School

Empire Vale Unveiled

We will work alongside three internationally renowned artists developing art workshops to create artistic murals reflecting Culture - Environment and Community.

$    52,000

MCP19-03590

Mullumbimby Showground Land Manager (MSLM)

Bring the Camp draft back to Mullumbimby

It's been over 20 years since 'The Biggest Little Town in Australia' hosted Camp drafting events. Bring these exciting spectacles back.

$    80,070

MCP19-03743

St Vincent de Paul Society - Lismore Central Council

Home is where the ART is - Vinnies Homeless Service Ballina

Decorate fencing and walls of homeless day service in Ballina with Aboriginal mural and art by local artists and community.

$    25,000

MCP19-03759

Byron Bay Community Association

Women Matter Too

Supporting vulnerable and homeless women in Byron Bay by providing access to essential amenities and services for health and well-being.

$    33,530

MCP19-03929

Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre Inc.

Barefoot Law Community Legal Services

Practical legal advice at tradie’s rates to support people in making good decisions, delivered in the heart of the community

$    50,000

MCP19-04215

One Vision Productions Pty Ltd

Change the Track

We will better the Byron community through an alternative education institution to get youth off the streets and into work.

$  136,128

MCP19-04321

Ballina Shire Council

Installation of LED Sports field Lighting at Hutley Drive

Provision of new LED lighting on recently constructed sports fields to improve community usage

$  200,000