Noosa Council awards $300,000 in community grants

Noosa Council has approved $300,000 in grants to support the work of more than 60 local not-for-profit community, cultural, and sporting organisations. More than 50 groups will receive funds for infrastructure, equipment, events and programs, while others will have their three-year funding agreements renewed to help deliver Festive Season and Signature Events across the shire.
Recipients include Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, Noosa QF5, which will receive almost $11,000; Sunny Kids will receive more than $5000 toward support services for people experiencing domestic and family violence; Cooroy Gymnastics will receive $30,000 for a new roof; Noosa Arts and Crafts will get $4,700 towards installing LED lighting at Wallace House and the Australian Skateboarding Foundation (pictured) will receive $5000 towards host events across the shire and building interest and professionalism in skating as a sport.
Council will invite applications for the next round of community grants from August 12, 2019, so mark that in your diaries now, good people!
For information about applying for council grants, visit https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au.