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There are 25 primary schools across regional and rural Australia that will receive a funding boost through the 2024 CRT Primary Schools Program.
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In its third year, the CRT Primary Schools Program will distribute $50,000 among Parents and Friends Associations of primary schools in regional and rural Australia.
Among the SA recipients were Mallala Primary School, Port Neill Primary School, Ungarra Primary School and Willunga Waldorf School.
Nutrien Ag Solutions Independents head Rebecca Gay highlighted the program's overwhelming response this year.
"We received over 100 applications, making it a challenging task for the selection panel to narrow it down to the 25 successful applicants," she said.
"CRT stores are local employers in many regional communities, and schools play a vital role in these areas. This program aims to recognise the crucial contributions P&F associations make in fostering the growth and development of the next generation."
"We believe investing in primary schools is an investment in a smart, strong, and confident future for regional Australia."
This year's funding will support various initiatives, including improving outdoor play spaces, upgrading technologies in the classroom, and providing funding for sporting and educational equipment and ag learning resources.
"We're seeing many P&F Associations eager to connect with agriculture through cattle clubs and paddock to play initiatives," Ms Gay said.
"These projects provide students with a hands-on connection to food and agriculture and a chance to immerse themselves in the outdoors.
"We're also pleased to be able to fund excursions and extracurricular activities, which are often a struggle for regional and remote schools to access."
The CRT Primary Schools Program will return in 2025.