Community grants Round 1 open

Charters Towers Regional Council has opened the next round of Community Grants for the 2019/2020 financial year.

Not-for-profit organisations in the region are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5,000.

The grants can be used for projects, events or services occurring between 1 July 2019 to 31 December 2019.

Cr Graham Lohmann said that by providing these grants, Council is able to achieve its longer-term goals of support and social well-being for the community.

“The Community Grants provide monetary and/or in-kind support to assist groups purchase equipment, upgrade facilities or reduce costs associated with running their events.

“In Round 2 last year, Council provided over $16,000 in Community Grants to different organisations,” said Cr Lohmann.

The last round of recipients included The Zonta Club of Charters Towers Inc, Charters Towers RSL Sub Branch Inc, Charters Towers Rugby Union Football Club Inc, PCYC Charters Towers and Greenvale Country Club Inc.

Funding can be used towards activities, services or programs relating to the arts, recreation, sports and other community related initiatives. Applications that demonstrate the greatest benefit to the Region will be considered favourably.

Not-for-profit organisations within the Charters Towers Region that are seeking funding have until Friday, 31 May 2019 to submit an application.

For eligibility requirements and more information, visit Council’s website www.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/community-grants-programme

OGG 1 May 2019