Six Whanganui applicants have been awarded grants in the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) September funding round.
The largest local grant was for $60,000 to Wanganui Collegiate and St George's schools for a multi-sport turf and fencing.
Brass Whanganui and Hospice Whanganui each received $15,000. Brass Whanganui's grant is for percussion instruments and Hospice Whanganui will put its grant towards the salary of a medical education officer.
Aramoho Bowling Club received $11,500 for irrigation sprinklers and painting of the clubrooms.
Whanganui High School was granted $10,000 towards the salary of a sport pathway coach and Wanganui Tennis Club received $1800 for spraying of courts and surrounds.