Council grants community groups' Christmas wishes
The Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival is among events funded in Council's Community Grants Program
Christmas has come early for 32 community groups across the Scenic Rim which will share in more than $246,800 in Council grants.
Minor grants for 21 projects, ranging from community Christmas celebrations to wildlife surveillance, and major grants for 11 projects, including improvements to sporting and community facilities, were supported in Round One of the 2024-2025 Scenic Rim Community Grants Program endorsed by Council at its Ordinary Meeting today.
Scenic Rim's Community, Arts and Culture Portfolio Councillor Kerri Cryer said the grants represented an excellent investment in events and organisations which bring the community together and contribute to the health and wellbeing of Scenic Rim residents.
"Not-for-profit organisations, through the work of volunteers, are the heart and soul of our community and Council's community grants recognise their contribution to the lifestyle we enjoy in the Scenic Rim," she said.
"Council is pleased to provide financial support to organisations which make a difference in the lives of so many, from kindergarten children to senior citizens.
"The grants also recognise the part played by sporting and recreational groups in supporting community health and wellbeing."
Once again, competition for Council's community grants has been keen, with 28 applications received for minor grants offering maximum funding of $5,000 and 21 applications for major grants which provide up to $20,000 for eligible projects.
The total value of applications received was $418,000 and a rigorous selection process was undertaken, awarding $75,785 for minor grants and $171,058 for major grants.
In addition to direct funding through its Community Grants Program, Council also provides in-kind support to local not-for-profit organisations, for subsidised use of Council's Community and Cultural Centres and waste bins for local community events.
"Whether for minor equipment purchases or major upgrades to facilities, all of the projects supported through Council's community grants add enormous value to our region," Cr Cryer said.
"These grants represent an excellent return on investment in terms of the value added to our communities across the Scenic Rim."
Details of the community grants recipients and their projects to be funded are as follows:
Minor Community Grants
|
Community Group |
Project |
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Beaudesert Chamber of Commerce Inc |
Beaudesert Community Christmas Carols & Markets in the Park |
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Beechmont Tennis Club Inc. |
Refurbish and painting of posts and rails of the tennis courts |
|
Boonah District Kindergarten Incorporated |
Technology Replacement |
|
Boonah Show Society Inc. |
Replacement Fridges for Community Catering |
|
Boonah Soccer Club |
Boonah Soccer Club facilities upgrade |
|
Fassifern Field Naturalists Club Incorporated |
Wildlife surveillance |
|
Fassifern Lions Club |
Kalbar Country Day and Charlee's Little Wishes Gala Ball |
|
Harrisville Women's Shed - Anglican Parish of Boonah-Harrisville |
Christmas Carols Evening |
|
Hayes Oval Inc |
Ball Stop Nets |
|
Kalbar Peace Memorial Baptist Church |
2025 Australia Day Awards Ceremony & Community Breakfast |
|
Kooralbyn Valley MTN Bike Park Inc |
Purchase of equipment for maintenance |
|
Maroon School of Arts Inc. |
Support Equipment |
|
Mount Alford School of Arts Inc |
Purchase new kitchen equipment |
|
Rathdowney Swimming Club Inc |
Pool Lifeguard and CPR Training for volunteers |
|
Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Kalbar Sub-Branch Inc |
Kalbar RSL Sub Branch new office door |
|
Tamborine Mountain Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Scarecrow Festival 2024 |
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Tamborine Mountain Pickleball Association Inc |
Enhance skills |
|
Tamborine Pony Club Inc. |
Improving our competition and training surfaces |
|
Tamrookum Memorial Hall Inc. |
New Tables and Chairs |
|
U3A Tamborine Mountain Inc. |
Speakers for Line Dancing |
|
Zonta Club of Beaudesert Area Inc |
DV Awareness/High Tea/Carols in the Park/Community events |
Major Community Grants
|
Community Group |
Project |
|
Kerry Memorial Hall Society Inc |
Future Electrical Sustainability: WH&S Safety Compliant Upgrades. |
|
Beaudesert Meals on Wheels |
Work Health Safety Rectification |
|
Beech Mountain Association Inc (BMA) |
Beechmont Old School Site lighting fixtures and lamp upgrades |
|
Rotary Club of Boonah INC |
Boonah Community Pump Track |
|
Tamborine Equestrian Group Inc |
Amenities building interior and exterior improvements |
|
Boonah Activity Shed Inc. |
Concrete path from Activity shed to toilets |
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Anglican Parish of Tamborine Mtn. - St. Luke's Anglican Guild Canungra |
St Luke's Awning between Church & Pavilion |
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Tamrookum Memorial Hall Inc. |
Upgrade Long Supper Room |
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Tamborine Mountain A H & I Society Inc |
Re-painting of Showground Pavilion |
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Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens Inc. |
Repair of Hillside Viburnum Walk |
|
Mount Alford School of Arts Inc |
Plumbing Upgrade |