NQBP Community Fund
Our NQBP Community Fund is an annual sponsorships program available to non-profit groups and organisations within NQBP's port communities of Mackay, Hay Point, Abbot Point (Bowen), and Weipa.
Funding is available for projects, initiatives, and events that align with our strategic themes and values. We also aim to identify partnerships that embrace the principles of diversity and inclusion - e.g. gender diversity and First Nations Peoples.
Our guideline outlines the evaluation and eligibility criteria for the NQBP Community Fund.
Fourteen community organisations are sharing in $100,000 in 2024-25.
Read the media release and view the full list of our 2024-25 recipients below.
Applications for our 2025-26 NQBP Community Fund will open later in 2025. If you would like to register to receive updates on the reopening of the fund please contact the Communications team.
| Recipient | Initiative |
|---|---|
| Crossroad Arts Inc | An inclusive night-time activity in the Mackay CBD for young people with disability. |
| Community Accommodation and Support Agency | Food packs to support rough sleepers throughout extended closures of major services, such as over Christmas. |
| Stella Maris Mackay | Christmas shoe box/bag appeal to support seafarers at the ports of Mackay, Hay Point and Abbot Point. |
| Whitsunday Community Services Inc | Purchase of equipment to expand The Pantry Program that sources donations and food rescue to provide groceries to the public into a dedicated food bank. |
| Zonta Club of Mackay Inc | 2025 International Women's Day Lunch. |
| Bowen Community Centre | Pram Pusher Group: The group will provide a supportive environment for mothers to connect while engaging in light exercise with their babies. Cooking Class: This project will bring together older community members and new mums to share and learn budget-friendly recipes. |
| Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club | Conduct an intensive training camp in collaboration with clubs in the wide bay and southeast regions. |
| Pacific-Australia Youth Association Inc (PAYA) | A two-day Youth Entrepreneurship Regional Summit (YERS) held in Weipa. |
| Bowen Historical Society and Museum | Construction of a wheelchair/disability ramp to access the museum. |
| Weipa Running Festival | 2025 Weipa Running Festival. |
| Bowen Old People's Home Society Limit | Establish a Dementia Café at Murroona Gardens, Bowen. |
| Bowen Flexi Care Inc | Digging to Dining project - an all-abilities garden. |
| Port Denison Sailing Club | Replacing one of the motors on the club’s coaching and safety boat. |
| Whitsunday STEM Challenge Inc | Whitsunday Drone Challenge (WDC) as part of the Festival of STEM. |
Media releases
2024-25 - NQBP announces 2024-25 Community Fund recipients