Fourteen community groups in the Banana Shire and Western Downs Region Council areas will share in $95,000 in funding from the latest round of CS Energy’s Community Sponsorships Program.
CEO Andrew Bills said CS Energy offered two sponsorship rounds per year to community groups and not-for-profit organisations located in the regions that host its operations.
“Since the Community Sponsorship Program started in 2018, CS Energy has invested more than $500,000 into projects, events and initiatives within the Banana Shire and Western Downs,” Mr Bills said.
“The program is incredibly popular and continues to receive many applications each round. This year CS Energy has been able to work with past and current applicants to ensure the program continued despite COVID-19 restrictions.
“We recognise that it has been a particularly hard year for many community groups, with COVID-19 causing some local initiatives and events to be rescheduled or cancelled.
“Through our sponsorship program, we have prioritised our investments in initiatives that will not only deliver long lasting benefits to the regions but also help stimulate local economic activity.”
The sponsorships range from $1,500 to $18,000 and support projects that CS Energy believes will have a lasting, positive impact on the community.
banana shire sponsorship recipients - round 5 fy2020
| Successful applicant |
Activity or event |
| Banana Shire Art Gallery Association |
Brigalow Arts Festival 2020 |
| Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service |
Run your Region fundraising event 2021 |
| Little Market Co. |
Equipment for the volunteer run artisan space |
| Goovigen Pony Club |
Equipment upgrade |
| Biloela Rugby Union Club Inc |
Upgrade the change and shower room, to enable female players to also use this facility. |
| Jambin State School |
Purchase STEM resources |
| Callide Valley Tennis Association |
Shade structure |
| Callide Valley Touch Football Club |
Install a PA system |
| TOTAL |
$50,999 |
Western Downs sponsorship recipients - Round 5 FY2021
| Successful applicant |
Activity or event |
| Dalby and District Silver Band |
Purchase new instruments |
| Lions Club of Chinchilla |
Chinchilla Christmas Festival 2020 |
| Chinchilla Concert Band |
New trailer |
| Chinchilla Polocrosse Club Inc. |
Clubhouse shade awnings |
| Variety Queensland |
Partial funding of an all abilities playground at Miles State School |
| Chinchilla Lawn Bowls Club |
New seating |
| TOTAL |
$44,400 |
The next round opens in December 2020. For more information on the program, including eligibility requirements, visit www.csenergy.com.au/community/sponsorships.