Nearly a quarter of a million dollars in grants to local community groups has been welcomed by Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson.
Ms Simpson said the allocation of $228,351 for 11 local community groups under the latest State Government funding rounds would strengthen the volunteer work.
Millions of dollars have been provided across Queensland through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
Ms Simpson said organisations within the Maroochydore electorate to receive funding in this round were:
|
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 |
“These not-for-profit organisations are worthy recipients who make a valuable contribution to the Sunshine Coast community,” Ms Simpson said.
“These grants will help them continue to their valuable work.”
Ms Simpson said the Newman Government recognised and supported the valuable work being done by community organisations and the vital contribution they made to the State.
“These grants are designed for approved not-for-profit organisations and are not intended to replace existing sources of support for these organisations,” she said.
For more information or to see a full-list of recipients please visit www.olgr.qld.gov.au and click on ‘grants’
