Council Strengthens Community Ties Through Latest Grants Announcement
Gympie Regional Council is supporting the outstanding work of local community groups, with several organisations receiving funding as part of Council’s Community Grants Program.**
Thirty-one groups have been offered financial assistance as part of the first round of competitive grants for the financial year, totalling $311,665 across several funding categories including community development, facilities, environmental projects and programs, creative projects, and community events.
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig said the Grants Program offered vital assistance to grassroots organisations making a difference in the community.
“Our region is made up of so many groups who deliver fantastic initiatives for our community, and Council is proud to support their efforts in making Gympie a better place to live,” Cr Hartwig said.
“These programs, events, and initiatives play a big part in connecting residents and visitors, supporting local businesses, and creating new and exciting events for everyone to be a part of, and I congratulate all of the groups for their commitment to our region.”
**2024/25 Round 1 Community Grants Program Recipients**
**Community Development Category**
· Gympie & District Historical Society Inc - Collection Management Upgrade -$1,750
· Rainbow Beach Boardriders Club Inc - Heart Starters Program - $2,560
· Pindari Life Ltd - Beach & Bay Community Garden - $5,000
· Gympie Community Place Inc. - Doing It Tough - $4,000
**Community Facilities Category**
· Chatsworth Hall Committee Incorporated - Kitchen Upgrade - New 1500mm Stove - $5,000
· Mary Valley Artslink Inc - Construction of a Mary Valley Arts and Cultural Hub encompassing the Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery - $10,000
· Glastonbury Hall & Recreation Association - Renewable Energy Solution for future proofing of Glastonbury Hall - $6,000
· Mothar Mountain Hall Committee Inc - Maintenance and Upgrades - $10,000
· Cooloola Coast Kart Club - Flood proofing the kart club scrutineering area - $8,000
· Gympie Smallbore Rifle & Silhouette Club Inc - Amenities pod - $8,000
· GYMPIE CLAY TARGET CLUB INC. - Disability access amenities - $8,000
· Community Information and Resource Service Association Inc. (Raibow Beach Community Centre)- Hall kitchen cabinetry improvement - $5,000
· Tin Can Bay Fishing Club Inc - Upgrade of security system - $4,113
· Veteran Hall Social Committee - Shed and covered area Part 1 Initial Works - $2,000
· Gunalda and District Campdraft Association Inc - Installation of shower $5,000
**Environment Program Category**
· Mary River Catchment Coordination Association Inc - Waterway and Wetland Health Gympie - $30,000
· Cooloola Coastcare Association Inc - Cooloola Biodiversity Program: Investigate, Protect & Restore - $30,000
· Gympie and District Landcare Group Incorporated - Ecosystem regeneration workshops for large and small plots - $29,799
· Australian Native Animals Rescue and Rehabilitation Association Inc - Gympie Region Wildlife Rescue $18,843
**Environment Project Category**
· Koala Action Gympie Region Inc - Jones Hill School collaboration - $3,600
**Creative Projects Category (RADF)**
· Marcus Bright/Erica Neate - Connecting to Country - Old Way, New Way - $4,500
· Sharon Hogan/Perseverance Street Theatre - Home Creative Development Project - $4,000
**Event – Minor Category**
· Kilkivan Railway Markets and Community Gardens Project Inc. - KGHR Street market 25 - $2,500
· Disability Action Week Committee - Disability Action Week and International Day of People with Disability - $2,500
· Blackall Range Care Group Ltd - Tin Can Bay Aged Care Expo - $2,500
· Cooloola Heritage and Historical Society Inc - Vision Day series including the Jazz at High Tide event - $2,500
**Event – Major Category**
· Rotary Club of Gympie - Heritage Makers Fair - $22,500
· Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Incorporated - Kilkivan Great Horse Ride - Country Weekend Escape - $22,500
· Gympie & District Eisteddfod Association Inc. - 2025 Gympie & District Eisteddfod - $25,000
· Gympie Ministers Network - Gympie Christmas in the Park - $25,000
· Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Gympie Sub-Branch Inc. - ANZAC Day 2025 Breakfast Community Park - $1,500
Gympie Regional Council offers a competitive grants program which is assessed in October and March/April, and a rolling grant round that is open all year.
Find out more about Councils’ Community Grants Program via Council’s website: [https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/Community-grants-program](https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/Community-grants-program "smartCard-inline")