I welcome news that nearly a quarter of a million dollars in grants has been allocated to 11 local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds.
Millions of dollars have been provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
These not-for-profit organisations are worthy recipients who make a valuable contribution to the Sunshine Coast community. The grant recipients in the Maroochydore electorate are:
|
Organisation |
Purpose |
Amount |
|
Coolum Beach Creche & Kindergarten Association |
To renovate bathroom areas |
$31,818.18 |
|
Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc |
To purchase patrol vehicle |
$19,090.91 |
|
Mudjimba Beach Boardriders Club Inc |
To purchase computers |
$2,824.00 |
|
Friends of Maroochydore Library Inc |
Equipment for children’s programs |
$31,600.00 |
|
The Wildlife Preservation Society |
Equipment for fauna watch program |
$4,995.00 |
|
Association of Vietnam Veterans |
To install a solar power system |
$32,000 |
|
Smartpups Assistance Dogs for Special Needs Children Inc |
To purchase van with fit-out |
$40,704.00 |
|
Sunshine Coast Helicopter Rescue Service |
To overhaul rescue hoist |
$31,818.18 |
|
North Shore Community Centre Inc |
Chairs and catering trolley |
$7,960.30 |
|
Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc |
Training Equipment and Storage |
$8,140.90 |
|
Sunshine Coast Rowing Club |
To purchase rowing equipment |
$17,400.00 |
|
|
|
$228,351.47 |
For more information or to see a full-list of recipients please visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on ‘grants’.
