New small grants programme for Leichhardt

FAR Northern community groups, not-for-profits and local government organisations are being urged to put in a bid for funding for small infrastructure projects under the Australian Government’s new Stronger Communities Programme. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch MP said the Programme, announced in this year’s Budget, will deliver $150,000 per year for two years to…

More than $3.65-million for Indigenous Visual Arts groups in Leichhardt

FEDERAL Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch says he’s pleased that more than $3.65 million in funding has been provided to 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations in Far North Queensland to support local artists. “This funding, through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support programme, aims to enhance the cultural life and identity…

More than $3.5-million for Leichhardt under Indigenous Advancement Strategy

Six organisations across Leichhardt will receive a combined total of more than $3.5 million to deliver projects to improve the lives of First Australians living in Far North Queensland. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said the funding, through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) grant round includes: $1.33 million over three years for…