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Energy Minister Mick de Brenni (Photo: Twitter)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 4, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

Community groups in the South Burnett and Western Downs have been invited to apply for grants from State-owned transmission operator Powerlink.<\/p>\n

Energy Minister Mick de Brenni said Powerlink\u2019s $12,500 grants program was offering not-for-profit groups the opportunity to apply for up to $1500 in funding.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Western Downs and South Burnett is home to not just our southern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone, but a number of exceptional community groups,” Mr de Brenni said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding program was developed after community research conducted by Powerlink in the two local government areas showed a clear need for grassroots support like this.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will support community groups in providing much-valued services and support across the region, creating opportunities to improve inclusivity, public safety, health and wellbeing, education or the environment in these regions.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you run an arts or music group, sporting club, local society, association, or school, we would love you to apply.\u201d<\/p>\n

Powerlink chief executive Paul Simshauser said this grant funding would hopefully provide a much-needed boost.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThese communities have been hit hard by severe weather recently so these funds will hopefully make a difference on the ground,\u201d Mr Simshauser said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPowerlink is focused on supporting the communities in which we operate. We want to be part of creating positive legacies for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Applications for the community small grants program will close on Tuesday, May 31.<\/p>\n