Lighting the way for Noosa’s clubs

MEMBER for Noosa, Glen Elmes, has announced $307,187 worth of State Government grants were given to Noosa sport and recreation clubs for new facilities and equipment in the latest funding round.
The Get Playing Places and Spaces funding program, provides grants of up to $100,000 to develop new, upgraded or replacement sport and recreation infrastructure.
The Noosa recipients were the Noosa District Junior Rugby League Football Club who get $100,000 to upgrade lighting, the Noosa Tennis Club, who will also receive $100,000 to construct a permanent roof over one outdoor court, and the Noosa Tigers home ground will shine bright thanks to $67,917 to upgrade lights and cabling.
The Get Going Clubs program also provides grants up to $7500 to encourage greater participation in sport and recreation in local communities.
Recipients from this round include Noosa Beach Classic Car Club, Noosa Lions Football Club, Noosa Masters Swimming Club, Noosa Triathletes, the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club and Noosa Parkrun.
Mr Elmes said participation in sport and recreation delivers many skills to individuals whether they are active players, or if they help run their local club.
“It means more involvement in their community and that means stronger, more active, and healthier local communities right across Queensland,” he said.
Applications for a Community Benefit Fund are now open and close 13 January 2017, which offers grants of $500 to $35,000 to eligible projects. This program redistributes revenue from gaming taxes to various not-for-profit groups.
Visit www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs.