It’s a bonanza day for Queensland’s not-for-profit community with the announcement that 448 groups will benefit from the latest round of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman shared the good news today, congratulating the organisations from as far north as Cooktown right down to Bilinga on the Gold Coast.
“These grants deliver projects that really benefit their local communities,” Minister Fentiman said.
“The latest round of grants is providing not-for-profit community groups with more than $11 million in funding.
“This will be used for projects such as transportation for several organisations, including a group that provides support and donations for domestic violence victims; an island community with a high percentage of elderly and disabled residents; and a refuge for women, children and their pets.
Member for Miller Mark Bailey said Sailability Graceville will receive $35,000 to go toward the purchase of a pontoon boat to provide an on-water experience for people living with a disability, especially those confined to a wheelchair.
“Sailability do fantastic work in our local community and these grants are one way we support our not-for-profit community organisations to thrive,” Mr Bailey said.
“The Palaszczuk Government is extremely grateful for the role the organisations play in supporting minority groups, creating opportunities, and fostering community spirit and connectivity.”
John Hynd, president of Sailability Graceville said the grant will be used to buy the new boat which will be constructed by a local business.
“The grant makes possible an inclusive outdoor sporting experience across our full disability client cohort. The pontoon boat will complement our smaller custom designed dinghies – providing an on-water experience for anyone with disability,” Mr Hynd said.
“GCBF grants provide opportunities for larger capital projects that we do not have funds to engage and we gratefully accept this grant.
“Sailability Graceville wishes to acknowledge the courtesy and professionalism GCBF personnel displayed throughout the application and vetting processes.”
The Attorney-General also reminded organisations that round 112 is open for applications until 31 October and that we are just one round away from 2022’s round 113 – the super round.
“Next year is an exciting year for the GCBF, with the first-time inclusion of a super round when grants of up to $100,000 will be up for grabs.
“I can’t wait to see the fruits of the hard work of these community groups, with a little help from their GCBF grants, in the future.”
Please visit: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants/successful-applications
