Major Community Grants initiative opening soon

Applications for the next round of Council’s Major Community Grants initiative are about to open and not-for-profit community organisations across the Lockyer Valley are encouraged to get their applications ready now.

Council's Major Community Grants Program awards successful applicants with non-recurrent grants of between $1000 and $4000.

Lockyer Valley Mayor, Cr Tanya Milligan said the program provided vital assistance to a range of organisations across the Lockyer Valley.

“The grants will be made available to not-for-profit community organisations to undertake projects, activities or events which benefit the wider community, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of projects, activities, or events.

“Applications will open on 15 February, so now really is the perfect time for eligible organisations to start thinking about their applications for the highly beneficial program,” Mayor Milligan said.

A total of 14 not-for-profit community organisations have been awarded grants for a variety of different projects that benefit the Lockyer Valley through the last round of funding, with successful applicants including:

Recipients of the last round of this program were:

• Friends of Gormans Gap Inc.
• Gatton & District Historical Society
• Gatton Jubilee Golf Club Inc.
• Gatton Lapidary Club Inc.
• Hatton Vale Community Uniting Church
• Laidley Bowls Club Inc.
• Laidley Golf Club Inc.
• Laidley Recreation Reserve Sports Association Inc.
• Lockyer Light Horse Troop Inc.
• Spirit of the Valley Events Inc.
• The Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Laidley Sub Branch Inc.
• Upper Lockyer Little Athletics Centre Inc.
• Withcott Football Club Inc.
• Withcott Helidon Lions Club Inc.

"As a Council, we are thrilled to be able to continue to support our vibrant region through the Community Grants Program.

"This vital program enables us to support many different groups in our unique community, and fund various initiatives that will provide many ways for people to have positive interactions in the local area,” Mayor Milligan said.

To apply, and for more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-council/grants-and-funding/ or contact Council on 1300 005 872.