COCKATOO Country Market has offered its first round of community grants at its monthly market.
Nearly $2500 in grants were handed out to community groups, which included the Cockatoo Hills Men’s Shed, Ash Wednesday Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo NILS Program, Cockatoo Tennis Club and Hillscene Live.
All groups are either in the planning stage or have important projects underway.
Market chairperson Tanya Burmeister said the market was now in its second year and proud to be assisting the community.
“The next round of grants will be of a similar amount, and again will be offered to another round of groups at the next market (on Saturday 6 August),” she said.
“The market is going from strength to strength, still maintaining its unique criteria of supporting local business and community groups, farmers’ fresh produce and local artisans wherever possible.”
Ms Burmeister said the market had recently introduced a new theme to the market, which includes vintage and collectable.
Local community groups are welcome to apply for a grant through emailing cockatoocountrymarket@outlook.com.
The market is on the first Saturday of every month, from 8.30am to 1pm.
The next market is on Saturday 6 August.
