January 30, 2024
Almost $300,000 in grants have been awarded to local community groups under the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
A dozen not-for-profit groups will be sharing $299,893.40.
The successful applicants under Round 118 of the State Government program were announced on Tuesday.
They included:
- Blackbutt District Community Organisation – $34,777.54 to install a shade structure and park bench
- Blackbutt Agricultural Show Society Inc – $28,639 to upgrade facility and install a barbecue
- Boondooma Museum and Heritage Association Inc – $9846 to buy catering equipment
- East Nanango Rural Fire Brigade – $4381.82 to buy whitegoods
- Kingaroy Cricket & Sports Club Inc – $26,680 to install a solar system
- Proston Men’s Shed Inc – $35,000 to construct a storage shed
- Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum Murgon Inc – $13,999 to buy a mower and power bagger
- RSPCA Kingaroy Animal Care Centre – $18,820 to buy dog beds
- South Burnett Musical Comedy Society Inc – $35,000 to fit out shed
- South Burnett Rugby League Inc – $35,000 to buy a bus
- Wondai Country Club Inc – $35,000 to upgrade bowling green lights
- Yamsion Hall Recreation Grounds Association Inc – $22,750 to paint exterior of facility
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund has distributed more than $1.158 billion in community grants since it began in 1994.
Applications for grants of up to $35,000 are now open under Round 120.
- More information about the grants program, and how to apply, is available online
