Douglas Shire Council (DSC) has announced more than $50,000 in funding for local organisations as part of the Community Support Program (CSP).

Thirteen community projects were successful in Round 1 of the CSP, ranging from art outreach programs for kids to a gala charity ball celebrating the Douglas Shire’s sugar industry.

Mayor Julia Leu said Council was proud to support such a diverse and impressive collection of community initiatives.

“The Community Support Program is a very important aspect of what Council does, providing financial assistance to community organisations to deliver programs, events and activities which they would otherwise struggle to carry out,” Mayor Leu said.

“These projects funded under the CSP will significantly enhance community participation in a range of activities and help empower the successful local organisations to reach their potential.

“Celebrating our communities is a priority for Douglas Shire Council as identified in our Corporate Plan and we plan to announce another round of funding for the CSP this financial year to further build on this.”

Successful Community Support Program projects:

Douglas Shire Historical Society (NQ) Inc - $1039

Mossman walk and museum brochures

Mossman Boat & Fishing Club Inc - $8360

New shade sail awning for Mossman Boat and Fishing Club clubhouse

Douglas Cricket Assoc Inc - $647

Douglas Muddies IT Development

Port Douglas Community Services Network Inc - $5042

Workshop Wednesdays

Port Douglas Tennis Club Inc - $8913

Port Douglas Tennis Club's Everyone Can Play project

Port Douglas Basketball Club Inc - $3000

Purchase and installation of digital scoreboard

Goobidi Bamanga Community Advancement Society Limited - $1440

Indigenous Health and Fitness Program three-month challenge

Port Douglas Basketball Club Inc - $500

Douglas region basketball tournament

Douglas Arts Studio Gallery Inc - $5852

Douglas Arts Base Visual Arts Outreach Program for kids

Douglas Arts Studio Gallery Inc - $2000

Pensioners' subsidy for art programs

Douglas Shire Motor Sports Assoc Inc - $1512

Host a round of the North Qld Khanacross series

Douglas Shire Branch Little Athletics Centre Inc - $3380

Weather and sun protection for Douglas Athletics

Douglas Shire Community Services Association Inc - $10,000

Sugar Festival Gala Charity Ball