Grants, Funding, Activities and Ideas

Young Athlete Assistance Program.

The Program assists young athletes within Queensland who have taken part in a State sporting championship or State school championship. Queensland government financial assistance grants of $200 are available to help out with the cost of travel and accommodation. More details. http://www.srq.qld.gov.au/funding/our_funding_programs/young_athlete_assistance_program_1.cfm

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School Holiday Sport Clinics.

Learn to surf on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. A number of surf schools will be running coaching clinics during the school holidays. At Maroochydore contact Grant Thomas at Maroochy Surf School Ph: 0410 354 922. Caloundra, phone Graeme Parsons at Q Surf School on 0404 869 622. Coolum, phone Chris Kendall of Coolum Surfing School on 0438 731 503. Mooloolaba, Robbie Sherwell's Surfing Academy 0411 741 254.

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McDonald's Brisbane Community Trust Fund.

MBCTF was established in 2005. $100,000.00 in grants was awarded that year. Schools, charities and community groups and individuals were provided with educational resources, sporting equipment and other resources. Closes 31 December 2006. More details. http://www.mcdonalds.com.au/test.asp

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ANZ Staff Foundation Grants.

Grant amounts up to $5,000.00 are available. Areas of interest include the environment, local initiatives, skills & independence and capacity building. Closes 15 January 2007. More details http://www.anz.com/aus/aboutanz/Community/default.asp

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The Scanlon Foundation...grants.

Areas of interest include cultural diversity, social cohesion and Social Entrepreneurship. Festivals and capital works are among the exclusions. Applications are open from 1-28 February 2007. More details. http://www.scanlonfoundation.org.au/

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Business Coaching Grants Scheme.

The grants are designed to provide for improved business performance by supporting the ongoing growth and development of Queensland Businesses owned and operated by women. More details. http://www.sd.qld.gov.au/dsdweb/v3/guis/templates/system/gui_cue_searchresults.cfm?id=13

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Fundraising Ideas.

1. Girls Night Out. A Community Kindergarten and Pre-School on the Sunshine Coast held a successful "Nothing 2Wear Fashion Night" as its preferred 2006 fundraiser. It was hosted by a local radio station, and included a rock-band, prize draws, champagne & canapés and gear from local designers. Tickets cost $25.00

2. Strategic Fundraising Plan. A) Choose the appropriate fundraising technique: special event, A-Thon, direct mail. B) Write a case statement. C) Undertake a fundraising audit. D) Motivate your volunteers. More details. http://www.fundraisingbuddy.com.au/html/fundraising/fund_mastr_plan.htm

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