Council grants support community groups

Published on 12 May 2020

From workshop flags to defibrillators, Rockhampton Regional Council has today supported two community projects with nearly $2,500 of grants thanks to the latest round of the Community Assistance Program. It takes the annual total to over $340,000.

Communities Portfolio spokesperson, Councillor Drew Wickerson, said that Council was delighted to be able to continue to support community organisations during these tough times.

“The Community Assistance Program is all about supporting local not-for-profit organisations achieve their goals and carry out projects and events that benefit the entire community,” Cr Wickerson said.

“In this third and final round of the 2019-20 we have been able to provide funding assistance to two more local groups.

“The Central Queensland Family History Association will be able to keep members and the wider community safe with the installation of a defibrillator, and Capricornia Catchments can now replace their outdated signs and workshop flags.

“The applications for our next round of funding opened yesterday, so please do get in touch to find out more and see if we can help make your idea a reality.”

The annual program supported 58 local organisations with 63 projects in 2019-20, seeing more than $340,000 of funding support provided to community groups across the region.

Applications for the first round of the 2020-2021 Community Assistance Program are already open and will close on July 6.

For more information on the program, please contact Council on 1300 22 55 77 or click here.