April 2024

Welcome back!

We would like to re – introduce Daryl O’Toole to the role of Club Development Officer.

Daryl is returning to the role and brings a wealth of Club Development and Council experience. He is available to assist with any of your Club Development enquiries at the below contact details.

goclubs@cairns.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4044 3283.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Round 121 is NOW OPEN!

The 30^th Anniversary Super Round is open for applications up to $100,000. Check out the funding guidelines, then submit your online application through the GCBF grants portal. Applications close 30 April 2024.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fund, the Fund has announced this as a $30 million Super Round.

The Play Our Way program is currently open and will provide funding for local solutions and improvements that address participation barriers faced by women and girls. The following types of organisations can apply for funding through a competitive grant opportunity:

local governments
community organisations
not-for-profit organisations
sporting organisations.

Go Clubs Infrastructure Grant

The next round of the Go Clubs Infrastructure Assistance Grant will open in July.

The Go Clubs Infrastructure Assistance Grant assists local sport, recreation, arts, culture and community organisations with the development of improved facilities.

This grant aims to support renewed or upgraded community infrastructure that:

Ensures club assets remain relevant and continue to meet relevant standards.
Enhances accessibility of community facilities to increase use and promote inclusion.
Improves club capacity and viability.
Contributes to greater community safety.

Minimum amount: $1,500 per application
Maximum amount: $25,000 per application

Need help with your grant application?

Our Go Clubs website provides all the information you need to prepare for and submit a successful grant application.

Tanks Markets Call-out

Are you involved in a not-for-profit organisation? Need to raise awareness? Have a fundraiser or sign on day?

Council provides the opportunity to assist community groups and organisations develop social cohesion and connection in the Cairns Region by offering complimentary stalls at the regular Tanks Markets and Carnival on Collins.

Complimentary stalls are offered to not-for-profit organisations with a limited amount of stalls available at each Market.

A market stall can be used for fundraising/awareness – from membership drives and club registrations to raffles and merchandise sales.

NQ Games

Cairns is set to host the largest multi-sport event in regional Australia from 3-6 May 2024, with more than 3,000 participants across 30 sports expected to attend. Cairns Regional Council and the North Queensland Sports Foundation (NQSF) have partnered to deliver the games.

NOMINATE NOW

Reuse and Recycle

Micro-recycling Textile and Apparel Hub (Opshop Project)

Circulanation, a registered Australian charity, is requesting support for the development of a Textile Reuse and Recycling Hub in Cairns. The project is currently in the planning phase and requires land in the Cairns region to develop a business case. This case will support future investment in the construction and implementation phases of the project.

They are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from landowners interested in exploring the potential of developing their land or upgrading existing assets to facilitate this project. The Textile Reuse and Recycling Hub aims to support the expansion of the Remote Op Shop Project – a sustainability initiative that benefits First Nations communities in remote Australia.

Circulanation welcomes EOIs from Traditional Owner groups, organisations, companies, and individuals, or impact investors.

Contact: Tanya Egerton, CEO of Circulanation, at tanya@circulanation.org

For more information, visit their Facebook group.

Council has a dedicated Club Development Officer to coordinate the Go Clubs Program. The Officer can provide professional advice, support and assistance to clubs in relation to Council planning, processes and programs.

They can also provide capacity-building support including assistance with grant-seeking, sponsorship, fundraising, strategic planning and partnerships.

Email: goclubs@cairns.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 4044 3283