STANTHORPE were the big winners with seven groups based in the community receiving major grants as part of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Member for Southern Downs, Lawrence Springborg, MP, congratulated the 23 organisations in his electorate who had been successful in obtaining funding grants from round 87 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
“Total funding of $498,194.72 has been allocated to projects in the Southern Downs electorate, Mr Springborg said.
“The total sum of $179,301.21 has been allocated to seven projects and organisations in the Stanthorpe area. These projects include:
* Ballandean Clay Target Club Inc to purchase equipment ($18,143.40);
* Border Rugby League Inc towards equipment and the conduct of workshops ($16,000.00);
* Endeavour Foundation to upgrade amenities at the Stanthorpe Learning and Lifestyle Centre ($27,481.82);
* Stanthorpe Branch of Queensland Blue Light Association to purchase trailer and equipment ($26,821.90);
* Stanthorpe Chamber of Commerce to install a Town Monument ($35,000.00);
* Stanthorpe Sports Association Inc to purchase portable grandstand seating ($28,311.36) and
* YMCA Stanthorpe to upgrade facilities for Granite Belt Randori Ryu ($27,272.73)
“The Gambling Community Benefit Fund provides one-off grants to Queensland not-for-profit community organisations, with revenue sources from gaming taxes. These grants will be of great benefit to our local community organisations who work extremely hard to provide services and add to the enhancement of our district,” Mr Springborg said.
