Community groups from across Queensland are being encouraged to apply for a share in $100,000 of funding, with applications now open for the 2022 Queensland Country Good for Good Community Grants.
The Good for Good Community Grants aims to support a diverse range of community projects across the sectors of arts, cultural, sport, health, education, recreation and sustainability, with grants of between $5,000 and $30,000 available for eligible community groups.
Mackay Netball Association were awarded a 2020 Good for Good Community Grant to purchase a new ice machine, which Secretary, Jenny Moohin says has provided numerous cost-saving benefits for the club.
“Thanks to the Good for Good Community Grants, we’re no longer purchasing bags of ice to use on injuries or to service the courtside canteen,” says Ms Moohin.
“The ice machine has been crucial for our club as it has saved us hundreds of dollars and we’ve been able to utilise those funds elsewhere around the facility.
“We’re extremely grateful to Queensland Country Bank and I’d encourage any community groups who are looking for funds to support local initiatives to apply.”
Queensland Country Bank Mackay Area Manager, Bill Paton, says they are looking to fund projects that will provide positive long-term benefits for their local communities, with this year’s round also having a strong focus on supporting sustainability initiatives.
“As a member-owned organisation, we take great pride in being able to give back to the community in this manner and offer support for projects that not only leave a positive long-lasting impact in the community but also protect our planet,” says Mr Paton.
“We’re looking forward to once again supporting a range of incredible projects that build healthier and more inclusive communities for all Queenslanders.”
Mr Paton says the application process has been thoughtfully designed to make it easy to apply and community groups do not need to be a Member of Queensland Country Bank at the time of their application.
“We encourage all community groups who are looking for financial support for their project to apply,” continues Mr Paton.
“It is all part of our difference being a member-owned bank, which enables us to reinvest our profits back into supporting the local communities that support us.”
This is the sixth year that Queensland Country Bank has run the Good for Good Community Grants program. It follows a long history of supporting the community through grants with over $2.5 million injected into Queensland community projects since 2005.
Applications close Sunday, 31 July 2022 and can be made online at www.queenslandcountry.bank.
Jenny Moohin (Mackay Netball Association) and Henri Stocks (Queensland Country Bank) celebrate a Good for Good Grant awarded to Mackay Netball Association in 2020 to fund an ice machine. Photo credit: Amanda Wright
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