Noosa community grant funding announced

Noosa Council has committed more than $140,000 to support 15 different community projects, events, equipment, infrastructure and programs, in the latest Community Grant round. 

The latest cash injection includes funding for Pomona Arts Inc to renovate their green room, Cooroora Woodworkers Club Inc to refurbish their clubhouse, and Noosa Pickleball Inc to purchase equipment, alongside a range of other successful applications.

Mayor Clare Stewart said it was a difficult decision to select this rounds’ grant recipients.

“The quality and number of applications is always astounding for what we receive and the effort that is put into applications for projects, events that benefit our community is enormous,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

One of the well-deserving recipients is the Cooroora Woodworkers Club. According to Secretary Jim Stevenson the grant will allow the club to refurbish and update the fittings of the building.

“The clubhouse is on the Cooroy Historic trail, so we have a lot of tourist or people who are interested in the history in the area. The whole refurbishment will freshen up the inside of the building and make it more appealing and improve the amenities for club members and public alike,” said Mr Stevenson.

Mayor Clare Stewart praised all of the non-profit organisations for being an integral part of the Noosa community.  

“In this grant round there’s $21,367 for various projects, $4000 for community events, $70,122 for new equipment requests, and $45,300 for infrastructure development,” Mayor Clare Stewart said.

The next round of Community Grants will open from 1st August 2023. 

For more information on the list of recipients and the Council’s Community Grants program, visit the website: www.noosa.qld.gov.au/community/grants/council-grants