The regional grants program aims to support eligible charitable organisations providing services on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba and North Queensland regions.
Charities and causes supported may fit within, but are not limited to community wellbeing, health, arts and culture, animal welfare, children and youth, education, environment, medical research, indigenous and religion which have the following characteristics:
- One-off projects for a specific purpose
- Demonstrate sustainability beyond the funding period
- Strengthen the community
- Reduce social disadvantage
- Help find solutions to community problems
- Benefit as many people as possible
This year 46 regional grants totalling $148,711 to grass roots Queensland charities were awarded.
2020 Gold Coast
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare League of Qld Inc | Operation BLOOD LUST | $2,000 |
| Baby Give Back | Safe Start Project | $4,033 |
| C3 Church Community Services | Genuine Love Landscape | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited | Little Day Out | $2,000 |
| Family Drug Support | Support the Family - Improve the Outcome | $1,000 |
| Horse Whispering Youth Program | Horses Healing Young People Pathway Reconstruction | $5,000 |
| Kidney Health Australia | Big Red Kidney Bus | $5,000 |
| Little Souls Taking Big Steps | Making a Brighter Future | $4,205 |
| My Community Legal | Cornerstone Project (Railway Street Expansion) | $5,000 |
| St John's Crisis Centre | Drop- In-Centre Equipment Upgrade | $2,000 |
| Surf Life Saving Queensland Point Danger Branch Inc | Uniforms for Volunteer Trainers & Assessors | $2,000 |
| The Humour Foundation | The Clown Doctors - Gold Coast University Hospital | $2,000 |
| Therapy and Dance Association Inc | Therapy and Dance 2020 | $2,000 |
| Zephyr Education Inc | New School, Fresh Start | $3,000 |
2019 Gold Coast
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare League Queensland | Critical Veterinary Upgrades | $1,055 |
| Aunties & Uncles Queensland | Building Tomorrow - One Child at a Time | $4,550 |
| Courage to Care NSW | Courage to Care Gold Coast Exhibition | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited | A Little Day Out | $3,000 |
| Hands to Hold Limited | Hands Up Kids Club | $3,180 |
| Kids in Need Association | Spine Surgery for Rudy | $5,000 |
| Life Education Centre Foundation Queensland | A Fresh New Look for Healthy Harold | $3,500 |
| Robina Community Legal Centre | My Community Legal Rebranding | $5,000 |
| The Humour Foundation | Gold Coast University Hospital Clown Doctors Program | $4,629 |
| The Migrant Centre Organisation Inc. | Kaleidoscope - Express Yourself | $3,000 |
| Twin Towns Kindergarten Association Inc. | Upgrade of Security and Safety | $4,417 |
2020 North Queensland
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| ADRA Community Pantry Townsville | Purchase of Commercial Refrigerator | $5,000 |
| Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club | Refurbishment of Alma Bay Clubhouse First Aid Room | $1,000 |
| Court Network | Cultural Competency Training for Volunteers | $2,000 |
| Eczema Support Australia Ltd | Eczema School Kit and Advocacy Project - North Queensland | $2,850 |
| Kalyan Youth Service Inc | IT Savvy Kalyan | $1,716 |
| Kidney Support Network Inc | Clothing Volunteers | $2,500 |
| Supporters of 65 Roses Inc | Nebuliser Maintenance Equipment for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Children and Young Adults in North Queensland | $5,030 |
| The Pyjama Foundation | The Love of Learning Program - Townsville | $3,000 |
| The Townsville Hospital Foundation | Cardiac Investigations Unit - Waiting Room Murals | $3,000 |
| Tully Nursing Home Inc | Outdoor Area | $2,000 |
| Umi Arts Limited | Bringing Art and Culture Back to Community | $2,000 |
| Zephyr Education Inc | Breaking the Cycle | $5,000 |
2019 North Queensland
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| 99.9 Live FM | Outside Broadcast (OB) Equipment | $3,600 |
| Bowen Meals on Wheels Inc. | 24 Month Internet Connection Plan | $1,069 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited | A Little Day Out | $3,200 |
| Hear and Say - Centre for Deaf Children Limited | NQ COMET Program | $5,200 |
| Rosies Youth Mission Inc | Van Fit-Out | $5,000 |
| The Oasis Townsville Limited | Art and Craft Program | $4,095 |
| The Pyjama Foundation | The Love of Learning Program | $3,216 |
| Towers Players Inc. | Projecting for the Future | $5,000 |
| Townsville Maritime Museum Limited | Developing Formal and Non-formal School Education Activities | $5,000 |
2020 Sunshine Coast
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Eczema Support Australia Ltd | Eczema School Kit and Advocacy Project - Sunshine Coast | $1,900 |
| Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Ltd | Hospice CCTV System | $8,000 |
| Maroochydore State Emergency Service | Life Saving and Support equipment | $2,415 |
| STEPS Charity Ltd | Improved Accessibility to STEPS Nursery for Volunteers and Customers | $3,043 |
| Sunshine Butterflies | Purchase of a Double Horse Float for Our Backyard | $8,000 |
| Youth Plus Foundation | 4WD Fit Out for Work Readiness Projects and Outdoor Adventure Based Learning Activities | $4,865 |
| Zephyr Education Inc | Standing Tall - Helping Kids Affected by Domestic Violence Restart School | $8,000 |
2019 Sunshine Coast
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Connect Community Plus kids | Software Program | $3,000 |
| Fusion Australia Limited (Sunshine Coast) | Shade Sails to Communal Courtyard | $3,000 |
| Global Care Australia trading as Suncoast Christian Care | Fresh Cold Food Storage | $1,969 |
| Hope Reins Inc. | Office Equipment | $2,406 |
| Lily House | Valued Volunteers Training | $400 |
| Peregian Beach Community College | The Chrysalis Stage | $2,000 |
| SevGen Indigenous Corporation | The Deadly Espresso Cafe "Eco-Culture" Expansion | $2,500 |
| Smart Pups Assistance Dogs for Special Needs Children | Puppy Program | $5,000 |
| Sunshine Butterflies | Chippies Corner Expansion - Tool Purchase | $4,541 |
| Sunshine Coast Children's Therapy Centre | New Evidence-Based Group Programs for Children and Young People | $3,000 |
2020 Toowoomba
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Patients Foundation | Look Good Feel Better | $3,000 |
| Carbal Medical Services | Hygiene Packs | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited | Little Day Out | $1,500 |
| Eczema Support Australia Ltd | Eczema School Kit and Advocacy Project - Toowoomba | $2,850 |
| Emerge Toowoomba Inc | Purchase of PA system | $1,500 |
| Eva's Place Pregnancy & Early Parenting Support Inc | Parenting and Life Skills Program | $2,855 |
| Kiyua Performing Arts Inc | Bus Wrap | $3,210 |
| Lifeline Darling Downs | Indigenous Advancement Strategy | $2,229 |
| PEACEful Humans Inc | Trauma Informed Sand Tray and Symbol Therapy for Vulnerable Migrant and Refugee Women | $3,000 |
| Safer Toowoomba Regional Partnerships Inc | Making the Toowoomba Region a Safe and Healthy Place to Live | $3,000 |
| Sunrise Way Rehabilitation Ltd | Using Technology to #Rebuild Lives | $3,000 |
| Toowoomba Women's Collective Inc | Protea Place - Restoring Lives, Impacting Community | $3,000 |
| Zephyr Education Inc | Toowoomba Community Support for Children Affected by Domestic Violence | $5,000 |
2019 Toowoomba
| Organisation | Project Title | Grant |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Enterprises Limited | Equipment Replacement Programme | $5,000 |
| Cancer Patients Foundation | Look Good Feel Better | $3,000 |
| Care Goondiwindi Association Inc. | Foodbank - Healthy Food | $3,000 |
| Civic Community Services | Glass Doors for Fresh Cuts | $2,700 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited | A Little Day Out | $2,250 |
| Hope Horizons Inc | Hope Horizons Inc - Fixed Permanent Sign | $1,065 |
| PCYC Toowoomba | Child Safety Pantomime | $5,000 |
| Sunrise Way Rehabilitation Limited | Exercising for Recovery | $3,000 |
| Toowoomba Clubhouse | Education and Employment Program | $2,500 |
| Toowoomba Hospice | Carpet Refurbishment | $5,000 |
| Toowoomba Hospital Foundation | Dignity Care Packs | $2,000 |
| Warwick State Emergency Service (SES) | Plant Room Lighting | $2,812 |
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