Community organisations across the Sunshine Coast will share in more than $635,000 from the latest round of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF).
Member for Caloundra Jason Hunt shared the good news today and congratulated the 26 successful recipients.
“These grants deliver projects and services that really benefit our local community,” Mr hunt said.
“This valuable funding will be used for projects such as upgraded facilities at the Caloundra Cricket Club and a new motor vehicle for the Sunshine Coast First Aid Volunteers Inc.
“The Palaszczuk Government is extremely grateful for the role the organisations play in supporting minority groups, creating opportunities, and fostering community spirit and connectivity.”
Member for Nicklin Rob Skelton said across the State almost $11 million is going to 448 not-for-profit community groups in the latest round of the program.
“It’s great to see the Nambour State College will undergo upgrades to their tuckshop, PTSD Dogs Australia will be able to purchase a motor vehicle and the Noosa District Concert Band will be able to purchase musical instruments thanks to the GCBF.”
Alex Cottrell, president of the Caloundra Cricket Club said that they plan to use their $35,000 GCBF grant to upgrade their lighting.
“We are very excited to be able to put in new club lighting as our current lighting is quite old and not serving its purpose,” Mr Cottrell said.
“With better lighting our members can do what they love and play more cricket – at night and during the week. We should hopefully be able to host higher profile games, which is great news for sport and tourism on the Sunshine Coast.”
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Shannon Fentiman 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,” Minister Fentiman said.
“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
