A TOTAL of 11 organisations in the Redlands have been given more than $250,000 for upgrades and equipment from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Redlands MP Kim Richards said the grants included money for a kitchen fit-out for Scouts, storage facility for beekeepers, tennis court resurfacing, rescue boat for surf lifesavers and shade structures and trailers.
The money was given as part of the 100th round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, which is in its 25th year.
In total 665 Queensland community groups will share more than $14 million.
Ms Richards said that she was thrilled that 11 Redlands groups would get more than $250,000 to upgrade and buy new equipment.
"For 25 years, the Gambling Community Benefit Fund has provided much needed cash injections for community projects that might otherwise be out of reach," Ms Richards said.
Local grants included $35,000 to the Redland Bay Tennis Club to resurface courts, $28,520 to the Redland Softball Association to buy a mower, $20,000 to the Coochiemudlo Island Surf Life Saving Club for a rescue boat, $35,000 to the Bay Islands Multi Sport and Recreation Association to build a shade shelter, $23,000 to the Bayside Beekeepers Association to build a storage facility and buy equipment and $35,000 to the Cleveland Scout Group for a kitchen fit-out.
Justice Minister Yvette D'Ath said some groups granted in the GCBF's round 100 had also received funding in the first GCBF round in 1994.
"The stories of these groups, who received grants from the very beginning are a testament to the GCBF's ability to keep clubs and community groups growing and delivering vital services, creating strong and lasting legacies for generations," Ms D'Ath said.
GCBF grants range from $500 to $35,000 each round and are available to not-for-profit community-based organisations. There are five funding rounds each year.
For information visit justice.qld.gov.au/grants.
