Borough of Queenscliffe (BOQ) community groups are encouraged to apply for a share of up to $20,000 in council grant funding that is now open for submissions.<\/p>\n
Operating for over 20 years, council\u2019s annual Community Grants Program has distributed significant amounts to local groups that strengthen the wellbeing of the region\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n
This year individual grants of up to $2,000 are being directed to projects that support the objectives of council\u2019s Climate Emergency Response Plan, with submitters guided to focus on activities that protect the environment and address climate change issues.<\/p>\n
\u201cCouncil\u2019s reference group, who assess and recommend projects to council is looking forward to receiving applications with clear objectives and achievable outcomes that benefit the whole of the borough,\u201d Queenscliffe mayor Ross Ebbels said.<\/p>\n
The Bellarine\u2019s Shedding the Blues group received funding under last year\u2019s round, enabling it to purchase a new PA to put on public performances in the region inlcuding its Tune Up event at the Queenscliffe Town Hall last April.<\/p>\n
\u201cParticularly during COVID times, it allowed us to cheer people up by bringing music into their lives,\u201d the group\u2019s Des Norman said of the event that had close to 450 attend.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that will become quite regular.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2022\u201323 program is open to local non-profit groups who are able to match the grant amount on a dollar-for-dollar basis, either in cash or through in-kind labour and materials.<\/p>\n
Applications opened on May 2 and close on June 12, with successful applicants notified in mid-August ahead of a presentation ceremony.<\/p>\n
For the full program guidelines, eligibility criteria and online application forms, visit www.queenscliffe.vic.gov.au\/communitygrants<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Borough of Queenscliffe (BOQ) community groups are encouraged to apply for a share of up to $20,000 in council grant funding that is now open for submissions. Operating for over 20 years, council\u2019s annual Community Grants Program has distributed significant amounts to local groups that strengthen the wellbeing of the region\u2019s residents. This year individual […]<\/p>\n