Grants available for community groups

Rotary grants open for local community groups

Eight local community organisations received a total of almost $7,500 last year as part of the inaugural Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains grants program.

The program was so well received and the results achieved so beneficial that Rotary decided to open the grants up again, according to club secretary Ian Hope.

“2018 was the first year we offered these grants. We were pleased that we were able to consider a diverse range of projects from many different organisations in Glasshouse Country,” Ian said.

“There were applications from a school P&C looking at managing bullying in the school to assisting the Peachester History Committee with enhancing their historical display facilities.

“Consequently, we were able to assist the successful organisations with their needs to improve our community.”

The 2018 recipients were the Believe subcommittee of the Landsborough State School P&C Association ($1,000); Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare Inc ($800); Peachester History Committee Inc ($1,000); Beerwah Sportsground Management Committee Inc ($1,000); QCWA Inc Beerwah branch ($790); Landsborough Area Community Association Inc ($883.50); Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall Association Inc ($1,000); and Celebrate Glasshouse Country Inc ($1,000).

It’s time for not-for-profit groups in the postcode areas of 4517, 4518, 4519, 4550 and 4553 to apply for the $1,000 grants again.

There is a simple application form that can be accessed from the Rotary Club of Glasshouse Mountains (5348 9054 or info@glasshouserotary.com. au) or can be downloaded from the GC&M News website (www.gcnews.com.au/content/2209/RotaryGHMgrants.aspx).

Applications close September 6 … so make sure you get in quick.