Grants for community events

Published: 10 February 2021. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Eleven organisations will share in over $88,000 of Council funding to assist in the delivery of community events, activities and projects.

Council has approved $88,095 of funding from the 2020/2021 Community Events, Activities and Projects (CEAP) Grant to the following applicants:

Big Fish Innovators Network Ltd – $4,000Cairns Children’s Museum Inc – $15,000Cairns Indian Association Inc – $6,750Cairns Multicultural Committee – $10,000Centacare FNQ – $11,250The Scout Association of Australia Queensland Branch Inc - Gordonvale Scout Group – $7,000Holloways Beach Markets Inc – $7,000Rotary Club of Cairns Sunrise Inc – $7,000Cairns NAIDOC Committee – $8,595Southside Crusaders Sports and Culture Inc – $7,500The Benevolent Society – $4,000

The CEAP aims to assist community groups and organisations with the delivery of events, activities and projects that enhance the lives of locals, celebrate important occasions and provide opportunities to develop social cohesion and connection.