THE CRISAFULLI Government has delivered almost $20 million in grants to more than 800 not-for-profit community organisations across Queensland in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF), with over 200 groups awarded the maximum grant of $35,000.

The program delivers support to a wide range of projects, assisting with financial costs including facility upgrades, purchasing vehicles, equipment and supplies, and delivering training programs and community events.

For more than 30 years, the GCBF has distributed approximately $60 million per year directly into community services across Queensland, including sporting clubs, dedicated volunteer groups and local organisations.

Round 126 of the GCBF again attracted strong interest, with more than 2,000 applications from across the State.

Successful local recipients include:   

Bli Bli little athletics – $5934 to purchase equipment
Coolum junior AFL – $32,000 for a lighting tower
Coolum Beach Meals On Wheels – $33,250 for a cold room
Coolum Men’s Shed – $22,000 to upgrade facility
Coolum Wedge (bodysurfing festival) – $6,205 to purchase equipment

To view the successful Round 126 recipients, or find out more about the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and how you can apply, visit: www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants .