Council funding available for sporting, academic or cultural pursuits

Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Ambassador Support Program continues to go from strength to strength, with an impressive 35 talented recipients sharing in almost $7000 in funding this financial year alone.

Council’s Sport and Recreation Portfolio Councillor Anthony Wilson said applications were open year-round, with one-off financial contributions available per financial year

“This funding is a great way for Council to support our region’s highest achievers to have even more success.

“It’s a way of supporting those talented stars who excel in sporting, academic and cultural fields and who have been selected to compete at state, national or international levels.

“This funding allows successful applicants to partially offset the cost of representing their club, organisation or school.

“This great initiative is open year-round and we’re encouraging anyone eligible to get their applications in now,” Cr Wilson said.

Grants of between $150 and $600 are available, as detailed below.

For eligibility, the individual must be a resident of the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area, aged 25 years and under, who has been selected to attend a: State Event - $150; National Event (held in Queensland) - $200; National Event (held interstate) - $250; International Event (held in Queensland) - $250; International Event (held interstate) - $300; International Event (held overseas) - $600.

For further information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ambassador-support or contact Council on 1300 005 872.