Powerlink Queensland has launched its Community Grants program, offering financial support for initiatives and activities across regional Queensland.
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Community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations in 14 local government areas (LGAs) can apply for grants valued up to $5,000 for projects commencing from January 1.
Grants will aim to support projects and activities that align with key focus areas such as resilience, safety, well-being, and economic outcomes.
Groups within the following local government areas (LGAs) are eligible to apply: Banana; Cairns; Charters Towers; Etheridge; Flinders; Gladstone; Gympie; Hinchinbrook; Somerset; South Burnett; Southern Downs; Richmond; Toowoomba; and Western Downs.
Powerlink general manager, community and delivery services Dana Boxall said, “Powerlink will be delivering more transmission lines as part of Queensland’s energy transformation and decarbonisation of the economy.
“We recognise the vital role communities play in this transition, whether it’s through providing feedback on nearby projects or hosting our infrastructure.”
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Applications close 3 October 2024. For more information and to access the Community Grants Guidelines, click here.
