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Amherst awards almost $64,000 in community grants

Amherst Town Council awarded its grants in support of community organizations and events at a special presentation on June 14. The $63,050 was previously approved when the town set its 2017-2018 budget.

SaltWire Network | Posted: June 15, 2017, midnight | Updated: Sept. 29, 2017, 7:03 p.m. | 1 Min Read
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More than twice that amount in applications were made to council to consider.

 

$250 recipients

Amherst Kodokan Judo Academy

Amherst & Area TaeKwon-Do Parents Association

Bates-Merrill Memorial Fund

Double ‘D’ 4-H Club 


 

$500 recipients

Amherst Community Garden

Amherst Little League T -Bar Baseball

CARMA 


Cumberland Smile and Shine Program 


Empowering Beyond Barriers

Sexual Health Centre 


 

$1,000 – $1,500 recipients

Amherst Aerials Gymnastics Club

Amherst Youth Town Council 


Showcase Productions Society 


Rotary Club of Amherst 


Amherst Little League Baseball Association 


 

$2,000 – $5,000

Amherst Food Assistance Network 


Relay for Life Committee 


Cumberland Y Service Club Kick-Off Event 


Bordertown Biker Bash 


Cumberland County Museum & Archives 


Cumberland County Seniors Safety Program 


Fibre Arts Festival 


L. A. Animal Shelter 


 

$10,000 recipient

Autumn House

 

 

 

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