PORT of Brisbane is supporting 10 community initiatives across South East Queensland through its $100,000 Community Grant fund.
The Community Grant program is an annual initiative at Port of Brisbane. Each year, the port provides a total of $100,000 in funding for not-for-profits and charities with a focus on community welfare, youth and the environment.
PBPL CEO Neil Stephens said the program enables the port to support the local and regional communities it operates in, from local Brisbane communities to southern Queensland regions.
“The port connects Queensland trade with the world. We have strong connections with our supply chain partners and the communities they support in regional Queensland as well as our local community,” said Mr Stephens.
He said over the past six years around 60% of grants have been awarded to local organisations and 40% in regional communities.
“Since the program commenced in 2013, we’ve awarded $950,000 to 137 community-focused organisations,” he said.
“It’s been such a challenging few years for so many – floods and droughts, COVID and now the rising cost of living.
“We understand from our community partners that there is an ever-increasing demand for their services, and we are pleased to be able to support 10 organisations that are working so hard for their communities.
This year, the funding has been allocated to initiatives and services relating to mental health, food relief, youth mentoring and habitat restoration.
Ocean Crusaders, Ningy Ningy Traditional Owners, the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard and Wynnum Fringe Festival are among this year’s recipients.
“Over the coming 12 months, we look forward to connecting with each organisation and supporting the valuable work they’re doing,” Mr Stephens said.
“We’re proud to support the vital work these organisations are doing in their communities.”
