Warwick Swimming Club, which last weekend hosted Olympic Gold Medallist Duncan Armstrong, is just one of 34 community groups from Killarney to Wallangarra which have benefitted from Southern Downs Regional Council’s (SDRC’s) Grants to Community Organisations – General Grants Program – 2010/2011 Funding – Round 1.
The round, which opened on October 18 and closed on November 12, was well received by the community, with 41 community organisations submitting applications under one or more general grant categories.
Thirty-four of those groups were awarded General Grants in Round 1.
Southern Downs Regional Mayor Ron Bellingham said he was pleased to support community groups which do essential work to make the Southern Downs a great place to live.
“These groups, mostly run by volunteers, are the lifeblood of our community, so it’s with great pleasure that the council is able to assist them with some funding,” Cr Bellingham said.
“Obviously the council has only a limited amount of funding, so our new system of calling for applications region-wide twice a year is designed to achieve the most equitable distribution of funds.”
As some of the general grant categories have conditions of approval, it is important that community organisations ensure they comply with the conditions and submit any required documentation as soon as possible to ensure payment of their approved grant within the current financial year.
Applications are now open for Grants to Community Organisations – General Grants – Round 2, closing next week on February 25.
The application form, information sheet and policy are available from the council’s website www.southerndowns.qld.gov.au. Go to ‘Your Council’ and click on ‘Grants and Funding’.
General grants cover the four categories, including fee relief for certain statutory council fees (up to $1000), fee relief for council garbage disposal fees for garbage produced at an event conducted by a community group (up to $500), monetary donation – sponsorship (up to $150) and monetary donation – capital project (up to $500).
Other types of council funding, such as annual grants, rate relief and plant and equipment hire in-kind, are also available for community groups. For details check out the council’s Grants to Community Organisations policy or contact the council on (07) 4661 0300.
Successful applicants from Round 1
The following 34 community organisations were successful in their applications for a general grant under Round 1 of 2010/2011:
Christian Victory Ministries Inc
Deuchar Massie Hall Association
Granite Belt Support Services Inc
Granite Belt Wildlife Carers Inc
GraniteNet Inc
Junabee Memorial Hall Committee
Killarney & District Senior Citizens Inc
Killarney Show & Rodeo Society
Lions Club of Stanthorpe
Maryvale Art & Craft Group
Ngurrugu Yinarr Indigenous Group
QCWA Glen Aplin Branch
QCWA Stanthorpe Branch
Queensland Recreational Aircraft Association Inc
Rotary Club of Allora
Rotary Club of Stanthorpe
Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Warwick
Stanthorpe Pottery Club Inc
Stanthorpe Scout Group
Stanthorpe Toastmasters
The Summit Hall Association Inc
Travelling Country Music Association Inc
Wallangarra Jennings Progress & Arts Association Inc
Warwick AFC Inc (Redbacks)
Warwick Boxing Club Inc
Warwick & District Archers Association Inc
Warwick & District Disability Support Group Inc
Warwick & District Tennis Assocn
Warwick Endeavour Support Group
Warwick Pistol Club Inc
Warwick Swimming Club Inc
Wesleyan Kids Club
Yangan Tennis Club
Zonta Club of Stanthorpe
