Each year, our Annual Community Grants Program provides funding to support non-profit community organisations based in or connected to our region.
This year, Council provided $32,000 in Category A funding and $37,000 in Category B funding across 42 community groups.
Category A grants provide funding for charitable projects aligned with our Community Strategic Plan and Category B grants assist with Council facility hire costs.
High Street Care received $3,000 under the Category A program to provide emergency support to local families and individuals in financial crisis.
'High Street Care really appreciates the support we get from QPRC,' said volunteer Tania Schoer.
'This funding will enable us to continue to provide emergency food, fuel, and pharmacy vouchers to those struggling in our community. Our services are designed as a three-day emergency supply and rely solely on donations.'
The Country Women's Association (CWA) Bungendore Branch received $900 under the Category A program to deliver four free community education sessions about cyber safety and scam awareness.
'We gratefully acknowledge the support of Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, whose funding has enabled CWA Bungendore Branch combined with Bungendore Medical Centre to deliver a series of workshops for Bungendore and surrounding communities,' said CWA Bungendore Branch Secretary, Clare Camilleri.
'This initiative is helping local citizens build confidence and awareness in navigating the online world safely and responsibly.'
The full list of Category A and Category B recipients is below:
Category A
- Braidwood Community Association - $850 for the Braidwood First Thursday Lunch Group's 2025 Christmas Lunch
- Braidwood & Surrounds Mothers Group - $990 for equipment, educational toys and short courses for new support group expectant mothers and those with babies less than a year old
- Rise Above Capital Region Cancer Relief - $3,000 for three luncheons in Queanbeyan and Bungendore for cancer patients and carers
- Country Women's Association Bungendore Branch - $900 to deliver four free community education sessions about cyber safety and scam awareness
- First Steps Pregnancy Support Ltd - $1,000 for the provision of essential medications not subsidised on the PBS for vulnerable, low-income pregnant women
- Australian Red Cross Queanbeyan Branch - $1,000 for annual rent of a storage unit in Queanbeyan that holds fundraising merchandise
- Braidwood and District Heavy Horse Association - $500 for a large First Aid Kit for events to ensure the safety of volunteers and visitors
- High Street Care - $3,000 to provide emergency support to local families and individuals in financial crisis
- ACT Pet Crisis Support Inc - $3,000 for running costs, veterinary medications and clinical supplies, to allow subsidised vet care to low-income pet owners
- Ruby Holden Music - $500 to support local 17-year-old singer-songwriter Ruby Holden with travel costs and accommodation for gigs
- Braidwood Life Centre Inc - $3,000 to provide weekly food hampers of healthy staples to community members who are homeless or struggling with the cost of living and rental crises
- Karabar Housing Cooperative Ltd - $3,000 to construct a tiled outdoor deck and covered pergola at an affordable housing property for disadvantaged people
- RSL Lifecare - $3,000 for a community fundraising event at the Queanbeyan Showground in February 2026 to showcase and pay respect to the work of Defence personnel, military and frontline service community
- HOME in Queanbeyan - $2,870 for refresh a residential unit with new carpet and/or repainting
- Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council Inc - $2,364 for a workshop with a specialist on collecting, processing, and storing native seeds and to purchase associated equipment
- Create Collaborate Collective Inc - $2,000 towards 'Vibe at the Hive' weekly community music nights
- Girl Guides Queanbeyan Unit - $1,026 to purchase six inflatable stand-up paddle boards and six inflatable mini rafts to teach paddling, water safety, and team work at Queanbeyan River
Category B
- Wamboin Playgroup - $800 for full cost hire of the Wamboin Community Hall for a weekly playgroup for children under 5
- Queanbeyan Nepalese Society - $850 – partial costs for 2 hours hire of the Axis Youth Centre each Saturday for lessons of Nepalese language, culture, and traditional dance
- Rotary Club of Jerrabomberra - $686 for full hire cost of the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for the 2026 Australia Day BBQ and a community day in February 2026
- Wamboin Social Drop-In Group - $1,000 for full cost hire of the Wamboin Community Hall for 50 weeks
- Queanbeyan & District Dog Training Dog Training Club - $72 for full cost hire of the Banksia Room at the Jerrabomberra Community Centre for their AGM
- HOME in Queanbeyan - $1,000 for full cost hire of The Q theatre for their annual fundraiser
- Wamboin Community Association - $820 for full cost hire of the Wamboin Community Hall for weekly meetings of the Wonderful Women of Wamboin social and support group
- Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment Network - $385 for full cost hire of the Waratah Room at the Jerrabomberra Community Hall for their AGM and a member presentation
- First Steps Pregnancy Support - $350 to hire Brad Haddon Oval/Queanbeyan Park on Mother's Day 2026 for a fundraising 'Pramathon'
- Treehouse Queanbeyan Inc - $1,332 for full cost hire of the Bungendore Community Centre once a week for their parents group 'Snuggle & Sing' session
- Braidwood Quilters & Textiles Inc - $451 to rent the Braidwood National Theatre for their annual indoor quilt exhibition
- Campbell Page Ltd - $661.50 for full cost hire of the Riverside Oval Meeting Room for six meetings of the Children's Interagency Network
- Braidwood & Villages Tourism - $1,320 for full cost hire of the front room of the Braidwood National Theatre for the volunteer run Visitor Information Centre for 2025/26
- RSL Lifecare - $2,400 for full cost hire of Queanbeyan Showground to hold a community fundraising event at the Queanbeyan Showground in February 2026 to showcase and pay respect to the work of Defence personnel, military and frontline service community
- Bungendore Quilters & Textiles Inc - $3,000 for partial cost of hiring the Bungendore Community Centre for sewing classes twice a week, general meetings and their AGM
- ACT Maori Performing Arts Inc - $1,938 for full cost hire of the Axis Youth Centre for weekly classes of Maori culture and language for children
- Campbell Page Ltd - $300 for full cost hire of the Railway Party Train for three free 'Pop Up Playtime' events during the school holidays
- Bungendore Swimming Club - $3,000 for cost of weekly lane hire of Bungendore Pool and weekend bookings for carnivals
- Queanbeyan Quilters Inc - $3,000 for hire costs of the Bicentennial Hall for an exhibition in 2026
- Braidwood Swimming Club - $2,000 for weekly hire costs of Braidwood Pool for the summer season
- Jerrabomberra Playgroup - $3,000 for partial hire cost of weekly hire of the Lakeside Room at the Jerrabomberra Community Centre during school terms
- Molonglo Water Dragons Adult Swimming Club - $3,000 for hire costs of lanes at Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre
- Queanbeyan Leagues Amateur Swimming Club Inc - $3,000 for hire costs of lanes at Queanbeyan Aquatic Centre
- Queanbeyan Legacy - $2,634.50 for hire costs of the Bicentennial Hall for their annual Christmas luncheon in 2025
