Glass House Cleans Up in Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grants
Andrew Powell, second from left, with members of the successful applicants from Maleny Historical Society.
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell is delighted to announce that Round 106 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) has brought a total of $214,788 in grants to the Glass House electorate – the highest amount it has received in over three years.
The GCBF provides sizeable grants to Queensland not-for-profit community organisations with revenue sourced from gaming taxes, distributing approximately $53 million per year to Queensland communities.
“Glass House is on the up and up,” said Mr Powell.
“Round 104 saw us win $193,953 and I was stoked with that, so it’s a real treat to see our local community groups share funding in excess of $200,000 in Round 106.”
“I always try to encourage as many community groups as possible to apply for these grants. Applications from the Glass House electorate are usually treated very well due to our abundance of small, volunteer run organisations.”
“And if you’ve already received a grant previously, just apply again! Plenty of groups have been able to receive two or three grants.”
Glass House in Round 106 Recipients:
Recipients
• Conondale Sport and Rec Club - $29,316 to upgrade their facility
• Eudlo Public Hall and Recreation Grounds - $34,997 to purchase equipment and upgrade their facility
• Eudlo State School P&C - $32,956 to upgrade the school’s playground
• Glasshouse Districts Branch Little Athletics Centre - $25,500 to purchase a tractor
• Maleny Community Centre - $8,690 to install air conditioning
• Maleny Cultural and Historical Society - $34,194 to upgrade Priscilla Cottage and purchase new equipment
• Suncoast Hinterland BMX Club - $35,000 to construct a shade structure
• C&K Woodford Community Kindergarten - $14,134 to install a swing and softfall
• Information on how to apply for a GCBF grant is available at www.justice.qld.gov.au/grants or by phoning 1800 633 619. Rounds 107 and 108 have closed, and applications for Round 109 close April 30.