NQBP Community Fund to boost port communities

A total of $100,000 in funding is available for initiatives across NQBP’s port communities of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point (Bowen), and Weipa, an increase of $40,000 from previous years.

NQBP Chief Executive Officer Brendan Webb said the annual NQBP Community Fund supports local groups and organisations in delivering valuable initiatives that make a real difference in their communities.

“NQBP values the importance of giving back to the communities in which it operates and has proudly provided more than $1 million in community sponsorships and donations over the last decade,” Mr Webb said.

“The NQBP Community Fund provides funding opportunities for community events, programs and activities that benefit our communities and promote the goals of NQBP.

“We’re proud to see the NQBP Community Fund at work within our port communities, with each initiative promoting our values of Care, Connection, Courage and Curiosity.”

Officer Commanding 122 Army Cadet Unit, Major AAC John Zimmermann OAM said NQBP’s sponsorship has the potential to help save lives and strengthen community resilience.

“The generous support provided by NQBP enabled cadets to receive accredited First Aid training”, Major Zimmermann said.

“Our beautiful part of Queensland has its fair share of natural disasters, and this raises the potential for a range of injuries. Training cadets to be capable first aiders living within the local community helps to develop self-confidence and is a valuable local resource when people suffer an injury, either from a disaster event or from everyday accidents.”

NQBP is a Queensland Government-owned corporation responsible for the ports of Hay Point, Mackay, Abbot Point and Weipa in far north Queensland.

The NQBP Community Fund is open to non-profit groups and organisations, and registered charities, and seeks to support events, programs and activities that align with NQBP’s vision to be a leader in responsible port trade, where Queenslanders thrive for generations.

Applications that identify a community or environmental need and are consistent with or promote the principles of diversity and inclusion are encouraged.

Applications for this year’s NQBP Community Fund close on Friday 20 September 2024.

For further details visit the Sponsorships and Donation page.

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Image: NQBP’s Community Fund enabled Army Cadets to receive accredited First Aid training - Lily Jeffs, Caitlin Lamb, and Taiga Yamamoto of the 122 Army Cadet Unit.