The Gambling Community Benefit Fund’s (GCBF) second round of applications for 2024 are open until April 30.
Ran by the Queensland Government, it has been supported by Football Queensland to encourage applicants to get involved in the state’s largest one-off community grants program which distributes approximately $60 million each year.
The GCBF supports groups across the state which provide services, leisure activities and opportunities throughout Queensland’s diverse and extensive communities. In 2024, the first round of funding has already occurred, with the grant sum total of $35,000. Round 121, the one in which Football Queensland fall within, are entitled to grants of $100,000. Round 121 is rightly named in recognition of the 30th Anniversary, dubbed as a super round.
The funding granted by the GCBF can enable clubs across Queensland to invest in a vast variety of Football related aspects including training, coaching, and player development, while also providing funds for facility improvement and creation. Furthermore, the money can also lead to the creation of community events in that will drive youth participation, similar to the Melburnian Boys and Girls FC event held in Bendigo.
In relation to this grant, Football Queensland renewed their partnership with Felton Industries who are Australia’s primary designer of aluminium outdoor based furniture. They are currently the official seating, shelter and grandstands partner of Football Queensland, and have joined the entity in providing their services to clubs in need of grandstands, clubrooms, clubroom furniture or upgrades in facilities.
The two organisations renewed their existing agreement for a further two years in February. Chief Executive Operator of Football Queensland Robert Cavallucci stated his approval of the Felton Industries partnership, claiming how it compliments Football Queensland’s 2023-2026 strategic plan – ensuring that “there are no barriers to participation and clubs are provided with high-quality infrastructure”.
With the 100k grant coming from the GCBF for the Queensland community, both parties within the partnership are able to benefit.
Football Queensland will continue to comply with its strategic plan through the yearly improvement of its footballing facilities across the state. Felton Industries will provide those required upgrades with all the manufacturing process occurring in Australia.
From all aspects, the partnership all attributes to the growth and nourishment of Football within Queensland, therefore only raising the quality amongst it.
For full information on GCBF and to apply, you can find it here: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/community-grants
