November 9, 2023
Fourteen community organisations have shared $30,949 from the South Burnett Regional Council’s latest community grants round.
The not-for-profit groups were given their grants to help cover part of the cost of community events or for infrastructure upgrades.
The successful applicants were:
- Blackbutt’s Avocado Festival – $3000 for the 2023 festival (approved at a previous Council meeting, already paid)
- Wondai Lions Club – $2869 for Steaming Back To Wondai granite pier and plaque (approved at a previous Council meeting, already paid)
- Blackbutt Singers – $2083 for the 2024 Celtic festival on St Patrick’s Day (March 17)
- South Burnett Western Performance Club – $1000 for come-and-try days and clinics in 2024
- South Burnett Orchid Society – $1000 for the 2024 South Burnett Orchid Show
- Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club – $2500 for 2023 Community Christmas Festival
- South Burnett Peace Of Mind – $3000 for 2023 White Dove Ball
- Kumbia Memorial Hall – $1000 for 2023 Kumbia Christmas Carnival
- Nanango Show Society – $3000 for 2023 Waterhole Rocks festival
- Proston Community Kitchen – $1000 for community kitchen supplies
- South Burnett Gem & Fossicking Club – $1500 for the 2024 Gem Show
- Proston Show Society – $3000 for equipment and protection upgrades
- Murgon Bowls Club – $3000 for a shed replacement
- Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club – $2998 for an outdoor movie projector and speakers
The SBRC’s next round of community grants will open for applications on February 1, 2024, and close on February 28.
Information about the grants can be found on the Council’s website
