News of just over $140,000 in grants to seven local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds has been welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson.
Ms Simpson said organisations within the Maroochydore electorate to receive funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund in this round were:
|
Organisation |
Purpose |
Amount |
|
Maroochy Sailing Club |
To upgrade facilities |
$24,043 |
|
Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre Inc |
To install solar system and upgrade lighting |
$26,293 |
|
Apex Queensland Youth Camps Limited |
To provide air-conditioning for dormitories |
$25,807 |
|
Maroochydore Hockey Club Inc |
To purchase sports equipment |
$3,215 |
|
Sunshine Coast Youth Partnership Inc |
To run youth engagement projects |
$33,882 |
|
Association of Guide Dogs for the Blind |
To purchase a guide dog simulator |
$1,486 |
|
Maroochydore Rugby Union Football Club Inc |
To upgrade the canteen |
$27,500 |
|
|
|
$142,226 |
Ms Simpson said the State Government recognised and supported the valuable work being done by community organisations and the vital contribution they made to local communities.
“These are worthy recipients who make a valuable contribution to the Sunshine Coast community,” Ms Simpson said.
“These grants will help our not-for-profit organisations to continue their valuable work.”
For more information or to see a full-list of recipients please visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on ‘grants’
