Sponsorship is available for organisations and community groups hosting a Queensland Week event between Saturday 4 and Monday 13 June 2011. This event celebrates the state’s official separation from New South Wales. Up to $10,000 (GST ex) per event is available for community-focussed events that reflect and celebrate what is great about Qld. Suggested activities include a festival, barbeque or workshop with a Queensland theme. Applications are now open and close on 3 September 2010. For more information visit
www.queenslandweek.qld.gov.au or telephone (07) 3405 5215.http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/gcbf/howToApply/index.shtml
The Gambling Community Benefit Fund
provides grants of up to $35,000 for not-for-profit community organisations. Application forms can ONLY be completed online. The next round closes 31 August 2010, followed by 3o November 2010. For further information contact 1800 633 619 or visit
The Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund
provides grants of up to $150,000 for not-for-profit community organisations. Application forms can ONLY be completed online. For further information contact 1800 633 619 or visit
http://www.olgr.qld.gov.au/grants/JCCBF/howToApply/index.shtml
Office of Fair Trading’s Buy Smart Competition 2010
Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories for years 5-7, years 8-9 and years 10-12:
First prize - $500 student and $1,500 for the school
Second prize - $200 student and $800 for the school
Third prize - $150 student and $500 for the school
Detailed information is available on
. To enter, students need to identify, research and present a financial or consumer issue to their classmates. Entries close on Friday 17 September 2010.
www.fairtrading.qld.gov.au or telephone 13 13 04. http://www.meyerfoundation.org/whatwefund/qualifying/
MYER FOUNDATION -
Grants are capped at $5,000, the requested amount may be a part of a project budget of up to $30,000. Focus: Priority areas are capacity building for youth organisations, environmental education, youth-driven events and activities addressing
health of young people. Next round closes 27 October 2010.