Volunteer grants program opens

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said applications for the Coalition Government's Volunteer Grants program were open.

She said the growth of many local organisations was a testament to the value of the program to Peninsula residents.

"Grants of between $1000 and $5000 will help community organisations to buy equipment such as laptops, pay fuel costs, train volunteers and improve their fundraising," Ms Wicks said.

"The last funding round assisted many organisations on the Peninsula, including Umina Men's Shed, which received $4200 to cover computer equipment expenses, reimbursement of volunteers' training costs and the purchase of power tools.

"Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina P and C Association partly used their $2400 to buy indoor furniture and appliances, outdoor furniture and equipment," Ms Wicks said.

For more information on available grants and how to apply visit the Australian Government's GrantConnect website.

Applications close Tuesday, September 18.

SOURCE:

Media release, 20 Aug 2018

Charlotte Bowcock, Office of Lucy Wicks MP