The Crisafulli Government has announced the latest community groups and sporting clubs to share in more than $16 million of grants from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
More than 2000 applications were received across Queensland, which is the largest number in the program’s 31-year history.
The grants provide a huge benefit across Queensland towns, rural centres and cities, as well as provide a lifeline for organisations that are doing it tough., especially in Far North Queensland.
11 different organisations, from schools and kindys to community organisations, all received much-needed funding for various requirements.
The GCBF is Queensland’s largest one-off grants program. The GCBF provides grants to Queensland not-for-profit community organisations to enhance their capacity to provide services, leisure activities and economic opportunities for their local communities.
Round 122 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) Recipients
- CAIRNS AMATEUR RADIO CLUB INC
- EARTHY INC
- FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND RESTORERS CAR CLUB
- PACE RUNNING AND MULTISPORT INC
- RADARS NETBALL CLUB
- ROTARY CAIRNS NORTHERN BEACHES
- STRATFORD BOWLS CLUB
- STRATFORD DOLPHINS FOOTBALL CLUB
- HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- YORKEYS KNOB COMMUNITY KINDERGARTEN AND PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
- YOUNG ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY (YAPS)
The funds will go to assist these organisations with equipment, vehicles, training and facility upgrades including amenities, shade sails and solar systems.
The total grant amount for Barron River communities is over $240,000 which is just amazing!
I applaud their dedication in securing these grants and looking forward to seeing the positive impact of the upgrades ahead.
I also encourage all community clubs in the Barron River to apply for the next funding round, closing 30 June. This is a great opportunity to secure funding for your organisation or club with up to $100,000 in funding available to each recipient.
Round 124 Super Round will open on 9 June 2025 and close on 18 July 2025. Head to Gambling Community Benefit Fund | Department of Justice for more information.
