Community and Sporting organisations around the Barron River electorate have received a total of nearly $290,000 in Round 82 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Member for Barron River, Michael Trout said ten organisations and clubs had benefited from the funding. “I am very happy to see so many groups in Barron River included in this Round. The funding rewards all those people who give their time and work tirelessly in our not-for-profit organisations for the betterment of our community,” Mr Trout said. “I am committed to ensuring they receive the most amount of funding possible. It’s great to see three school P & C associations included in this Round, allowing them to make significant improvements to the school’s facilities. “Whether it’s our local cricket club, our surf lifesavers or our animal care groups, it’s important we continue to get behind those making a difference.” Successful organisations within Barron River include: Cairns City Lions Juniors AFL Club - $34,940 to install shade structure. Cairns Pirates Touch Football Association - $30,909.09 to upgrade field lighting Centrals Juniors AFL Club - $33,738.00 for the fitout of its canteen Young Animal Protection Society (YAPS) - $30,970.00 to build kennel Freshwater State School P & C - $31,818.18 to upgrade its playground Machans Beach State School P & C - $27,272.73 to rebuild its hall Smithfield State High School P & C - $27,990.91 to upgrade light fittings and security systems Marlin Coast Rangers - $31,818.18 to construct boundary fencing Kuranda Recreation Centre - $1,572.40 for upgrades Stratford Bowls Club - $27,990.91 to replace shade cloth over the bowling green Mr Trout said the quarterly grants allow profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities that benefited people from all walks of life in the community. “These grants can be the difference between keeping these important services in our area and going without,” he said. “The next funding round opens on 21 January and closes at midnight on 28 February. “I encourage all local groups, however big or small, to apply for the next round of funding and make the most of this wonderful opportunity,” said Mr Trout. For more information or to see a full list of recipients please visit justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs/successful-funding-applications
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:49:00 +0000