CLUBHOUSE and technology upgrades, sporting field improvements and a Burrum Heads parkrun are among the initiatives supported under the first round of Fraser Coast Regional Council’s 2024/25 Community Grants program.
At its meeting on Wednesday 16 October, Council approved $61,750 in grants to support community projects, activities and events across the Fraser Coast.
“Council’s Community Grant scheme offers a range of opportunities for groups to apply for funding for projects and events that help ensure we have a vibrant, resilient, connected and inclusive community,” Communities spokesperson Cr Michelle Govers said.
“We are pleased to be able to support community groups to develop their facilities and events, with the Council grants helping deliver community projects with a total value of more than $226,000.”
Grants approved under Round One of the 2024/25 Community Grants program include:
- Parkrun Australia: A parkrun for Burrum Heads, $3,000;
- We Care 2 Inc: New larger dual axle covered trailer for donated food transportation, $4,536;
- Fraser Coast Swimming Club: technology upgrades, $4,620;
- Riding for the Disabled Hervey Bay: clubhouse upgrade, $5,050;
- Fraser Coast Cycling Inc: Regional Crit Summer Series, $800;
- Hervey Bay Athletics Club: sports field improvement and repairs, $5,000;
- Burgowan Men’s Bowls Club: club house fencing, $7,584.80;
- Bay Photography Group: start-up equipment, $4,500;
- Burrum Districts Respite Association: new pergola, $2,143.80;
- Hervey Bay Baptist Church: playgroup equipment and furnishings upgrades, $2,738;
- Lakeside Sports and Croquet Club: croquet balls and hoops, $1,300;
- River Heads Progress Association (trading as Fraser Radio): two new computers and two new monitors for Fraser Radio FM88, $4,886;
- Maryborough City Progress Association: The Granville Gather, $3,151.50;
- Stable Mind Equine Assisted Therapy: new website, $4,000;
- Bay Bullets Netball Club: to grow regional netball and foster elite talent locally, $3,619;
- Community Lifestyles Agency: print box, $4,820.90.
More details about Council’s grants programs is available at www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants
