Published on 18 September 2015
Cultural, sporting and civic groups have received more than $38,000 worth of funding from Rockhampton Regional Council’s first round of the 2015/16 Community Assistance Program.
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Communities Committee Chair Councillor Rose Swadling said it was wonderful to see a range of groups applying to fund their community activities.
“Three times a year we encourage not-for-profit groups to apply for the Community Assistance Program to help fund their projects and events taking place across our Region,” Cr Swadling said.
“This round more than $38,000 has been allocated for sporting and community expos, open days and cultural celebrations as well as projects helping with club facilities.
“These groups really need a helping-hand with their events so our community can experience and enjoy different things, but even funding of facility upgrades can have flow-on benefits for our community in the long run.”
The Community Assistance Program enhances the region’s capacity, well-being and long term sustainability by giving our local organisations financial assistance to deliver projects that contribute to those aims.
Applicant
Project
Amount
AFS Men’s Shed @ PCYC
The AFS Snag Wagon
$6,000
Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service
Rescue Chopper Day and Open Day (RCD)
$2,500
Central Queensland African Association
Africa Day Celebrations 2015
$500
Gracemere Bowls Club Inc.
5kw Solar Power System
$4,000
Gracemere Croquet Club Inc.
Gracemere Croquet Club Ground Security
$2,872
Indoor Sports Arena Rockhampton
Small Business Expo 2015
Kalapa Hall and Sports Committee
Kalapa Hall Toilet Replacement
$3,975.87
Rockhampton Model Aero club
Family BBQ Area Upgrade
$5,127
Stitch and Chat Inc.
Central Queensland Craft Expo 2015
$3,500
Warripari Scout Group
Warripari Scout Den - Raising and Restumping (Stage 4)
$9,500
Total $38,474.87