$8500 awarded to Men’s Sheds in Forde

Beenleigh District Men’s Shed and Pimpama Men’s Shed have both been awarded Turnbull Government Grants as part of the National Shed Development Programme. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said he was pleased to share the great news with the two Men’s Sheds, who do tremendous work in the local community. “Pimpama Men’s…

Grant supporting Beenleigh SHS catering students

The Turnbull Government’s Stronger Communities Programme is driving improvements across the Forde region, with Beenleigh State High School receiving a grant to help purchase new hospitality and catering equipment. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said Beenleigh State High School received a $5000 grant under Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “The…

Grant to help community get better connected

The new community information centre at the Park Ridge Town Centre will be better equipped to support locals thanks to a grant from the Federal Government. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> The Park Ridge Community Connect Centre has received $6743 through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, which is now…

Park Ridge Panthers gets solar funding boost

Park Ridge Panthers Soccer Club is set to benefit from Government funding for a new solar electricity system under the Solar Communities Program. Local Federal MP Bert van Manen said the program, which was one of the Coalition’s 2016 election commitments providing $5 million to selected regions across Australia, had helped deliver lower electricity costs…

Grant to help Nightlight shine even brighter

Nightlight Outreach Inc will shine its light further than ever before thanks to a grant from the Federal Government. See who else is STRONGER thanks to our grant program!>>> Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen today delivered $12,000 to the community organisation, which works every week to feed homeless or struggling families. The organisation…

Apply for NAIDOC funding to support your event

The history, culture and achievements of First Australians will be celebrated through a $1.4 million Coalition Government grants round to support events to be held as part of NAIDOC Week activities in July. The 2017 NAIDOC grants funding round is part of a $1.9 million investment the Minister for Indigenous Affairs Senator Nigel Scullion has committed to…

Local organisations can apply for SmartTech grants

Local councils, companies, not-for-profits and research organisations in Forde can now apply for up to $5 million in funding to support smart tech projects for their local communities. The Coalition Government’s $50 million Smart Cities and Suburbs Program has been opened by Assistant Minister for Cities and Digital Transformation Angus Taylor. Mr Taylor said he…

Lighting upgrade for Logan Uniting Church FC

Logan Uniting Church Football Club will be able to train and play in the one facility with a lighting upgrade planned for their fields at Calvary Christian College. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the football club had received $16,993 under Round 2 of the Stronger Communities Programme. “This Stronger Communities grant…

Grants available to support volunteers

Community organisations in Forde can apply for a grant of up to $5000 to assist the work of their volunteers. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said funding was provided under a $10 million Volunteer Grant announced by Minister for Social Services, Christian Porter. “This funding is a key part of the Australian…