Council supports major events in 2016
Published on 16 December 2015
Four major events potentially attracting thousands of visitors to our Region are the big winners in round two of the Community Assistance Program with Rockhampton Regional Council allocating just over $57,000 in funding.
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) provides assistance through community grants and sponsorship for major projects and events.
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Communities Committee Chair Councillor Rose Swadling said just over $123,000 was allocated to a range of community, sports and not-for-profit groups.
“We’re again sponsoring one of our most respected and popular events, the Rockhampton Eisteddfod, to the tune of $20,000 which draws people from across Central Queensland each year,” Cr Swadling said.
“The Challenge the Mountain event staged at Mount Archer was always going to bring in a range of competitors from aspiring to seasoned athletes, so next year we’ll support them again with sponsorship of just over $17,000 to help build on this year’s success.”
Across the board, Council supported 20 organisations in this second round with funds ranging from $1000 to $20,000.
“It’s vital that we support a variety of events, as well as provide grant funding for facility upgrades or projects, and we achieved that again in this round,” Cr Swadling said.
“We’ve supported events for Youth Week, International Women’s Day, multicultural activities and Lifeline’s Bookfest to name a few.
“Our not-for-profit groups really need a helping-hand so community members and visitors can experience, learn and enjoy a range of different activities.”
The Community Assistance Program enhances the region’s capacity, liveability and economy by giving our local organisations financial assistance to deliver projects that contribute to those aims.
Major Event Sponsorship
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Challenge the Mountain
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Challenge The Mountain 2016
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$17,290
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Lazy Acres Rodeo Events Committee
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Bulls, Bikes and Music hosted by Lazy Acres
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$15,000
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Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc
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Mount Morgan Rodeo and Free Family Fun Day
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$5,000
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Rockhampton Eisteddfod Association Inc
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81st Rockhampton Eisteddfod
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$20,000
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TOTAL
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$57,290
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2015/2016 CAP Recipients – Round Two
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Applicant
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Purpose of Grant/Sponsorship
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Amount
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Capricorn Community Development Association
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CQ Rockhampton Youth Week 2016
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$4,000
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Central Queensland Family History Assoc. Inc
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Extension to Incorporate a Meeting/Seminar Room combined with Kitchen Facilities for the Central Qld.
Family History Association Ltd
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$6,964.85
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Central Queensland Life Education Centre Inc
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Life Education for Pre-schools Rockhampton
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$1,719
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Central Queensland Multicultural Association Inc
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Taste of the World
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$1,280
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Crime Stoppers Queensland Limited
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Community Utility Trailer - Crime Stoppers Rockhampton
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$3,758
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Digger Memorial Bowls Club Inc
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Conversion Of Shower Room to Unisex Disabled Toilet
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$10,000
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Friends of the Theatre Rockhampton Inc
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Pilbeam Theatre Digital Billboard Display
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$10,000
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Rockhampton & District Softball Association
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Grandstand Seating for Fields
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$7,180
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Rockhampton Touch Association Inc
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Clubhouse (Dressing Room) Upgrade Project
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$1,528.50
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Rockhampton Water Polo
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Bring Polo to the Pool: Expanding Northside Pool Community Programs
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$1698.13
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Rotary Club of Rockhampton South Inc
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Rockhampton South Rotary - Athelstane House Proposed Disabled Unisex Toilet
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$10,537
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The Umbrella Network
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Walk with Umbrellas
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$1,000
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Uniting Care Community (t/a Lifeline)
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Lifeline Rockhampton Bookfest 2016
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$5,210
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Zonta Club of Rockhampton
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International Women's Day (IWD) 2016
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$1,000
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TOTAL
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$65,875.48
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For more information on accessing grants and funding click here .