Hardworking community organisations in Burnett are set for a mid-year funding treat as they receive $143,000 – their share in a pool of over $12.6 million in the latest round of State Government Community Grants.
This welcome funding boost is delivered four times a year to dozens of charities and not-for profit groups through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund (JCCBF) to ensure they can continue their invaluable work within their community.
The grants are a financial injection many groups cannot afford to miss out on and allow dedicated volunteers to focus on continuing their good work or providing better facilities and equipment.
Whether it’s our local sporting groups, wildlife conservation societies or our brave firefighters, these groups play a huge role in our communities and need our support.
Just a few of the successful organisations within the Burnett electorate are:
- Musgrave Pony Club, $35,000 to install a new shed. The pony club recently had to move to a new venue, and this is a very welcome boost for their new facilities
- Just Rock Bundaberg Rock and Roll, $34,137 to install a new shed at their facilities to support greater community participation in a fun activity
- Childers Choral Society, $27,200 to help with their new stage for performances
The quarterly grants allow profits from gambling to be invested back into grassroots services and facilities that benefited people from all walks of life in the Burnett community.
You can’t put a price on what these grants mean for the people involved, the communities they serve and the difference it will make to the lives of everyday people.
I encourage all local groups, however big or small, to apply for the next round of funding before the end of August 2014 and make the most of this wonderful opportunity.
For more information on the grants, please visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on ‘Grants’.