Published Wednesday, 02 July, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Treasurer
The Honourable Andrew Fraser
Community fund delivers $1million post-Budget boost for not-for-profit groups
After delivering his first State Budget last month, Treasurer Andrew Fraser today announced more than $1 million in funding for South-East Queensland not-for-profit groups through the latest round of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund.
Mr Fraser said 36 organisations would benefit from the fund’s 61st grants round, including a marine rescue service, a homeless outreach service and a community service delivering food parcels.
He said the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund provided a vital boost to grass roots organisations which supported their local communities.
“These are the groups which often rely on volunteer goodwill and they require and deserve a helping hand,” Mr Fraser said.
“Not-for-profit organisations deliver important services and foster community spirit and as these groups are often in a situation where they have to make every dollar stretch, the grants provide vital financial support for services which may otherwise be unavailable.
“The grants enable these not-for-profit groups to continue serving as the backbone for their community, providing tangible benefits through a broad cross-section of services.”
Organisations which will receive funding in this round include:
? Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport/Surfers Paradise which receives $55,638 to replace two outboard motors
? Loaves & Fishes Street Meet Care Service which receives $89,475 to purchase a refridgerated truck
? The Lions Club of Redlands which receives $40,000 to build an amenities block
? Riding for Disabled Association which receives $12,371 toward a resource centre
? Street Swags which receives $30,000 to purchase a vehicle and trailer
Since the inception of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund in 1987, more than 2,950 grants have been allocated, totalling more than $73 million.
The Fund is generated from a levy placed on the gaming revenue of Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast and Treasury Casino in Brisbane. It services an area from the Queensland/New South Wales border to the northern boundaries of the central Queensland regions of Boulia, Winton, Barcaldine and Isaac.
Applications are accepted for grants up to $150,000 and all eligible organisations in the region are encouraged to apply. Grant allocations are announced quarterly and applications are accepted at any time.
For more information about the successful grants for this funding round or to apply for a Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund grant, visit www.jccbf.org.au or call (07) 3872 0815 (1800 336 958 if outside the greater Brisbane area).
Media Contact: Treasurer’s Office 3224 5982
Mr Fraser said 36 organisations would benefit from the fund’s 61st grants round, including a marine rescue service, a homeless outreach service and a community service delivering food parcels.
He said the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund provided a vital boost to grass roots organisations which supported their local communities.
“These are the groups which often rely on volunteer goodwill and they require and deserve a helping hand,” Mr Fraser said.
“Not-for-profit organisations deliver important services and foster community spirit and as these groups are often in a situation where they have to make every dollar stretch, the grants provide vital financial support for services which may otherwise be unavailable.
“The grants enable these not-for-profit groups to continue serving as the backbone for their community, providing tangible benefits through a broad cross-section of services.”
Organisations which will receive funding in this round include:
? Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport/Surfers Paradise which receives $55,638 to replace two outboard motors
? Loaves & Fishes Street Meet Care Service which receives $89,475 to purchase a refridgerated truck
? The Lions Club of Redlands which receives $40,000 to build an amenities block
? Riding for Disabled Association which receives $12,371 toward a resource centre
? Street Swags which receives $30,000 to purchase a vehicle and trailer
Since the inception of the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund in 1987, more than 2,950 grants have been allocated, totalling more than $73 million.
The Fund is generated from a levy placed on the gaming revenue of Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast and Treasury Casino in Brisbane. It services an area from the Queensland/New South Wales border to the northern boundaries of the central Queensland regions of Boulia, Winton, Barcaldine and Isaac.
Applications are accepted for grants up to $150,000 and all eligible organisations in the region are encouraged to apply. Grant allocations are announced quarterly and applications are accepted at any time.
For more information about the successful grants for this funding round or to apply for a Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund grant, visit www.jccbf.org.au or call (07) 3872 0815 (1800 336 958 if outside the greater Brisbane area).
Media Contact: Treasurer’s Office 3224 5982