Staffs in Port Hope are working double-time to present the 2010 budget and have it approved as early as possible. On a meeting that took place on Tuesday, the topic of community grants came was discussed.

Grant applications received that meet the criteria set by policy have totaled at about $160,900. However, officials want to make some changes and have presented a few recommendations.

• Here’s a list of grant applications from different groups in the region.
• Capitol Theatre Heritage Foundation has requested the amount of $48,500
• The Heritage Business Improvement Area has sent in a request for $20,000
• The All Canadian Jazz Festival committee, which received a grant of $5,000 last year, was denied its request of $10,000
• The Northumberland Plowmen’s Association  sent in q request of $400, which was immediately approved
• The Physician Recruitment Committee’s request for $50,000 was put on hold until a presentation by a representative was made.
• The area’s Lawn Bowling Club has requested the amount of $20,000 for renovation costs. Council however has sent a counter-proposal for them to find other ways to get funds

Another budget meeting is schedule to take place next week on December 12, Tuesday.