Funding Opportunities for Sport and Recreation Clubs

There are numerous times during the year where sporting or recreation clubs can apply for financial funding from different agencies. Funding applications are not always straightforward, so if assistance is required, the Central Highlands Development Corporation can be of assistance.

Debbie Gibson – Central Highlands Development Corporation

Debbie Gibson is the Community Grants Officer at CHDC, working partnership with Kestrel Mine Community Development Fund. She can assist clubs to identify opportunities for funding and work with you to develop, coordinate, and prepare submissions through to completion of the project.

Debbie also travels to various outlying areas of the region on a monthly basis.  These visits include the Gemfields, Capella, Blackwater and Springsure on the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th Tuesday of the month respectively. A full calendar of scheduled visits along with a list of current funding and other resources can be found on the CHDC website.

Debbie can be contacted on the following  details:

Name | Debbie Gibson

Position | Community Grants Officer, Central Highlands Development Corporation

Postal | PO Box 1425, Emerald Q 4720

Phone | 4982 4386

Email | dgibson@chdc.com.au

Website | www.chdc.com.au

Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing - Sport and Recreation Services

Sport and Recreation Services (Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing) supports sport and recreation organisations and community groups through a variety of services. These services include assisting with club development and community workshops.

To find out more about the services available, visit their website - www.sportrec.qld.gov.au or contact the Emerald-based advisor:

Name | Debbie Hall

Position | Advisor, Central Region Sport and Recreation Services - Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing

Address | 14 Ruby Street, Emerald

Postal | PO Box 346, Emerald Q 4720
Phone | 07 4982 1510

Email | debbie.hall@communities.qld.gov.au

Central Highlands Regional Council Community Grants and Loans Schemes

The Central Highlands Regional Council offers Community Grants and Loans twice a year. Community grants range to a maximum of $5,000, while community loans can range from $5,000 to $20,000.

For more information, please visit the Community Grants and Loans page on the Central Highlands Regional Council website or contact Council on 1300 242 686.