COUNCIL GRANTS COMMUNITY WISHES

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Thirty-three Scenic Rim community groups will share in a total of $81,000 provided by Council under the final round of its Community Grants Program for the financial year, with a further 43 local organisations benefiting from more than $20,000 of in-kind support.
 
Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the grants represented a significant investment by Council in not-for-profit groups which helped to enrich community life in the region.
 
"Council's Community Grants Program supports local organisations, most of which rely heavily on volunteers, that make a positive contribution to the enviable lifestyle we all enjoy in the Scenic Rim,” he said.
 
“These grassroots community organisations play a valuable role in strengthening the social fabric of our communities through special events and regular activities that celebrate our identity, culture and diversity.”
 
Applications were called from the community for Round 2 on 1 February 2020 and closed on 28 February 2020.

Grant information sessions held in Boonah, Beaudesert and Tamborine Mountain were well attended and contributed to a high standard of grant applications.

"As always, the grant applications in this round were diverse, with projects ranging from items of equipment and minor infrastructure improvements to family fun days,” Cr Christensen said.
 
“While the current COVID-19 situation has disrupted many community organisations’ activities and events, it has also highlighted the importance of community connections and we look forward to seeing our local groups emerging from this even stronger.
 
“As part of our commitment to supporting our region through COVID-19, Council allowed greater flexibility under the community grants guidelines and our Community Development Team has continued to provide support to local groups and not-for-profit organisations.”
 
Council’s in-kind assistance allocated to community groups outside the grants program will provide for use of venues and waste bins. Council also supports community groups by assisting with the supply of tents for special events and some photocopying.
 
The groups and their projects to benefit from the final round of Community Grants for the 2019-20 year are listed below.

Community Group

Project

Active Community Transport

  Laptop

Beaudesert Genealogy (Auspice Beaudesert Meals On Wheels)

 Scanners and Window Hood

Beaudesert Swimming Club

 Desktop Computer

Beechmont Recreation Arts and Sports Association

 Forest School Leadership     Training and resources

Beechmont Tennis Club

Smart TV for Video Training

Boonah and District Cultural Foundation

Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival

Boonah and District Working Horse Association

Storage container for equipment

Canungra Owls Soccer Club

Kitchen equipment and appliances

Creche and Kindergarten Association Of Qld (Canungra Community Kindergarten)

Portable outdoor equipment

Canungra Sports and Recreation Reserve Grounds

Install a solar system

Fassifern Horse and Pony Club

Jump wing improvements

Harrisville and District Historical Society

Upgrade computer

Historical Society of Beaudesert

Security Cameras and PA

Hayes Oval

Water station

Kooralbyn Valley RSL Sub-Branch

Commercial two-door upright refrigerator

Kooralbyn Valley Mountain Bike Club

Website development and signage

Kooralbyn Valley Community Development Association

Family Fun Day / Community Fair

Kalbar Progress Association

Webpage for Kalbar

Tamborine Village Lions Club

Defibrillator

Lions Club of Boonah

Box Trailer for equipment

Moriarty Park Community Sporting Centre

Water Bubbler with water bottle refill and dog bowl

Moogerah Passion Play Association

Portable gazebos and heavy duty outdoor non-slip mats

Peak Crossing Public Hall

Exit lights and installation

Rathdowney & District Pony Club

Purchase obstacles and mounted games equipment

Rural Lifestyle Options Australia

Replace computer

Rathdowney Memorial Bowls Club

Replace damaged front entrance footpath

Tamborine Mountain Garden Club

Data projector

Tamborine and District Riding Club

Marquees

Tamborine Pony Club

Shade structures

Tamborine Mountain Bridge Club

Laptop computer

Tamborine Mountain Botanic Gardens

 Construct pathway

Tamborine Mountain Show Society

Paint buildings

Tamborine Mountain Community Men's Shed

Purchase metalwork finishing machine