Football Queensland (FQ) affiliates are encouraged to consider applying for future rounds of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund after over $600,000 in funding was recently approved for Queensland clubs and organisations.
24 FQ affiliates were successful with approvals totalling $625,457 in the recently announced May 2019 round, with the next round closing on October 31.
Not-for-profit groups operating in Queensland can apply for grants from $500 to $35,000 through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, one of the state’s largest one-off community grants programs that distributes approximately $57 million per year.
The fund allocates grants to not-for-profit community groups, to enhance their capacity to provide services, leisure activities and opportunities for Queensland communities.
This program is a great way for Queensland clubs and zones to present a proactive approach to their members and community in supporting the development of the game.
Find out more and apply for the next round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Gambling Community Benefit Fund May 2019 Approvals:
Bayside Strikers Soccer Club | Purchase Shade Tents | $2,800 |
Bethania Rams FC | Install Commercial Kitchen | $35,000 |
Canungra Owls Soccer Club | Upgrade Kitchen | $35,000 |
City Brothers FC | Purchase Lawn Mower | $21,500 |
Estates Soccer Club | Upgrade Facility | $33,202 |
Football Brisbane | Electronic Scoreboard | $35,000 |
Gladstone United FC | Construct Shed | $33,925 |
Gracemere Redbacks FC | Construct Change Rooms | $35,000 |
Kingaroy Snrs Soccer Club | Install Field Lighting | $35,000 |
Logan Lightning FC | Construct Fence & Shelter | $35,000 |
Longreach Jnr Soccer | Purchase Shipping Container | $8,250 |
Monto FC | Goal Posts & Training Equipment | $10,808 |
Narangba United FC | Purchase Equipment & Trailer | $35,000 |
North Brisbane FC | Install Solar | $35,000 |
North Queensland Football Ltd | Canteen Equipment | $35,000 |
Olympic FC | Construct Junior Field | $35,000 |
Parkside United Jnr FC | Replace Shed | $26,353 |
Pine Hills FC | Upgrade Lighting | $32,486 |
Roar Recreation & Welfare Ltd | Purchase Soccer Equipment | $15,000 |
Stanthorpe Carlton United FC | Upgrade Change Room Facility | $14,760 |
Tarragindi Tigers Sporting Association | Change Rooms & Canteen Equipment | $35,000 |
Tinana FC | Purchase Equipment | $10,000 |
Walking Football Brisbane | Purchase Equipment | $17,231 |
Westside Sports Club | Construct Fencing & Seating | $34,052 |
TOTAL | $625,457 |