Community grant recipients announced

Community groups across the region have been awarded $163,929.25 in Central Highlands Regional Council’s second community grants round in 2021.

The 19 successful applicants were announced in the general council meeting on 6 October 2021.

‘We received 20 applications for the second community grant round this year,’ Central Highlands Regional Council Mayor Kerry Hayes said.

‘Our community groups are integral to our region and it is always exciting to see the benefits this funding provides.’

‘Council offers two rounds of community grants each calendar year and I encourage anyone looking to make improvements benefiting the community to apply for round one of next year’s community grants program.

For further information on council’s community grants program, visit www.centralhighlands.qld.gov.au, phone 1300 242 686 or visit your local council customer service centre.

OrganisationProjectGrant categoryTotal
Blackwater Pony ClubExtended stable complexSports and Recreation$4,854.70
Blackwater Powerboat and Ski ClubEducation and training in strategic and operational planningSport and Recreation$5,000.00
Borilla Community Kindergarten AssociationSafety upgrade of Borilla KindergartenCommunity Improvement$22,000.00
Capella Cattledogs Rugby UnionClubhouse cold room upgradeCommunity Improvement$20,000.00
Central Highlands Music FestivalSheet music for the Central Highlands Festival of BandsCommunity Assistance$4,600.00
Rotary Club of Emerald (auspice for Daniels Family Reunion Group)Gindie and Daniels family historical signCommunity Assistance$4,963.55
Dingo Rodeo ClubUpgrade of toilet and shower facilities (stage one)Sport and Recreation$5,000.00
Emerald Basketball AssociationNew scoreboards and shot clocksCommunity Improvement$15,000.00
Emerald Brothers Cricket ClubShed and scorebox upgradeSport and Recreation$5,000.00
Emerald Lions Futsal Club IncorporatedStart-up equipment: balls, goals and bibsSport and Recreation$5,000.00
Emerald Patchwork and Quilting GroupAirconditioner and chairsCommunity Assistance$4,500.00
Epic All SportsAn ‘epic’ water use efficiency projectCommunity Improvement$20,000.00
Gindie State School Parents and Citizens AssociationYarning circle for Gindie State SchoolCommunity Assistance$5,000.00
Lochington Recreation ClubErection of weatherproof patio and pool equipment storage areaSport and Recreation$4,999.00
Maraboon Powerboat and Ski ClubCommercial kitchen equipmentSport and Recreation$3,880.00
Orion Primary Parents and Citizens AssociationTennis wall shadeCommunity Assistance$5,000.00
Police-Citizens Youth Club BlackwaterBlackwater boxing room upgradeCommunity Improvement$17,836.50
Springsure Working Horse AssociationArena surface levellerSport and Recreation$3,025.00
St Vincent de Paul Society QueenslandVinnies Emerald painting and floor coveringCommunity Improvement$13,383.70