--- title: Community spirit alive and well through community grants program date: 2024-10-24T00:00:00+11:00 author: Walker Designs canonical_url: "https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/community-spirit-alive-and-well-through-community-grants-program" section: News --- 1. [ Home](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/) 2. [News & Publications](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news) 3. Community spirit alive and well through community grants program 24 October 2024 # Community spirit alive and well through community grants program ![Community spirit alive and well through community grants program](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/October/_1335x600_crop_center-center_80_none/30032/Awards-Presentation-2024.webp) Bell Bay Aluminium has awarded more than $51,000 to 21 local organisations through its 2024 grants program. Held annually, the program awards community groups and not-for-profits with up to $3000 for initiatives that make real and lasting change to benefit Tasmanians. Bell Bay Aluminium General Manager Richard Curtis said Tasmania has a range of diverse of social, environmental, and economic needs, and many of these groups are assisting to fill the void, often with small budgets and a volunteer workforce. “From providing first aid and emergency call-out equipment to community gardens and youth leadership opportunities, it was an incredibly difficult task for our assessment panel to choose this year’s grant recipients,” Mr Curtis said. “We are inspired by the contributions these organisations make to their communities. Through their support of Tasmanians, we can make a positive and genuine difference in people’s lives.” **The 2024 Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grant Program recipients are:** **Name of organisation** **Name of Project** **Amount** Bridport Community Men’s Shed First Aid kits and training $1110 Bridport Fire Brigade Emergency call-out equipment $2062 Buckingham Rowing Club Sunshades $2612 Deloraine House Inc The Accidental Counsellor course $2500 Dover and South Action Group Inc. Emergency Food Pantry $3000 East Launceston Bowls Club Shade upgrade $3000 Eskleigh Foundation Vegetable Garden for people with a disability $3000 Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House Fingal Community Shed $2921 Forth Valley Lions Club Inc Defibrillator in Hall $2495 Future Impact Group Future Changers Youth Leadership Camp $2904 Hillwood Volunteer Fire Brigade Sunshade for rest area $2500 Huon Valley PCYC Parents Room $2985 Kingston Neighbourhood House Childcare garden $1050 Lulworth Community Association Mosaic House Numbers Project $1250 Marine Rescue Ulverstone PPE $2742 North West Support School Inclusive Harmony Grant – musical instruments $3000 Rowella Community Hall Committee Community CPR and Defibrillator Training $2950 St Vincent de Paul Society Community Catering Program $3000 **Media Contact:** Rochelle Galloway Advisor Communities and Communication Bell Bay Aluminium Phone: 0419 999 383 Share: ##### Archives 2025 June - [Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium leaders shine at state awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/rio-tinto-bell-bay-aluminium-leaders-shine-at-state-awards) April - 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