Free grant-writing workshops for community groups are coming to the Western Downs this June in preparation for the next round of Western Downs Regional Council grants.

The two-hour workshops will be led by the Council in partnership with other funding providers from the region and will be spread all over the region to give everyone a chance to apply for funding. Western Downs Regional Council Spokesperson for Community and Cultural Development Councillor Kaye Maguire is confident that the Council’s newly redeveloped array of grants will provide opportunities for every kind of community group to apply for funding.

“Council’s grants team has been working behind the scenes to revitalise our grants program and are looking forward to sharing details of some new opportunities and how community groups can be prepared for the next round, which closes in September,” said Maguire. “Active, vibrant and sustainable community groups make up such an important part of our region, so I’d like to encourage as many community representatives as possible to come along to the workshops. The workshops will deliver a combination of useful hints and tips, sharing practical information and how to find other opportunities for grants through other organisations.

“Through our Community Activation Program, we are encouraging community groups to invest in continual learning, good internal processes, productive partnerships and having a well-developed strategic plan. The Local Events Program has been designed to help community groups fund their local events, such as 100-year celebrations or other milestones. We look forward to receiving a wide range of applications for the next round, with lots of new ideas to help our community groups work towards achieving their goals.”

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