Bayside Transformations and We Care 2 Inc are among 47 recipients state-wide sharing more than $1 million in Social Enterprise Growth Grants that help disadvantaged and vulnerable Queenslanders.
More than $1 million in funding for 47 recipients has been announced in the final round of Social Enterprise Growth Grants for 2022-23 that help disadvantaged and vulnerable Queenslanders.
Examples of how the Social Enterprise Growth Grants will be used across the State include:
- Gunggandji Aerospace's Sharing the story of Non-Traditional Pathways project, which will use its grant funding to engage with local Indigenous communities, to promote employment and training opportunities in the aerospace industry.
- Cape York Institute's Website Improvement project will use grant funding to improve its Mayi Market online store, making it easier for remote Cape York communities to access deliveries of fresh food.
- The Baking Bunch's Production and Productivity Improvement project, will use funding to purchase kitchen equipment and enhance the sales and growth of its commercial baking business, which provides paid work and training for people with intellectual disabilities.
The grants are part of the broader, $8 million Social Enterprise Jobs Fund.
Quotes attributable to the Member for Hervey Bay Adrian Tantari:
"I'm delighted to see Bayside Transformations among the recipients.
"It's plan to use the funding to upgrade its facility is money very well spent.
"They do a great job for the community operating an op shop and Bayside Vegies social enterprises, providing work experience in the processing of 3.5 tonnes of vegetables weekly to clubs, restaurants and aged care facilities throughout the region.
"It is also good to see We Care 2 Inc receive grant funding.
"It helps people across the Fraser Coast region who are unable to pay their bills or are at imminent risk of not being able to put food on their table.
"They deliver an Emergency Relief program, and operate a Low Cost Food Support Centre which is accessed by an average of 630 families per week, and is supported by donations from supermarkets, farms, and bakeries across the region.
"It will use the funding to buy much needed equipment.
"The Social Enterprise Grants are just another example of the Palaszczuk Government doing all it can to help our communities with meaningful programs and support."
Quotes attributable to the Minister for Employment and Small Business Di Farmer
"These projects deliver real social impact in our communities.
"Across countless Queensland communities, social enterprises play a vital role – supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable Queenslanders, while delivering training, skills and services for the greater good.
"Earlier this year, I announced $900,000 in Social Enterprise Growth Grants funding for 42 organisations, to grow and improve their social impact. This round sees even more organisations receive grants of up to $25,000 – directly and indirectly benefiting communities from Palm Island and Cairns, out to Murgon and down to Redland Bay."
For the full list of grant recipients in Round 2 of the Social Enterprise Growth Grants program, please visit: https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/future-skills-fund/social-enterprise-grants.
