Port of Townsville launches $50,000 Community Fund

The Port of Townsville is giving community groups, not-for-profits and schools across North Queensland the opportunity to share in $50,000 to assist with community minded projects and initiatives.

Now in its fifth year, the Port’s annual Community Fund has supported 55 projects across the region with a combined value of more than $2.5 million.

Port of Townsville Chief Executive Officer Ranee Crosby said the Community Fund aims to support a range of local initiatives that align with the Port’s key sustainability pillars and values.

“We’re proud to support the North Queensland communities who supports us, and since we first launched the fund in 2021, we’ve provided assistance to a huge variety of causes contributing to the liveability of our region and the wellbeing of our communities,” Ms Crosby said.

“Last year we received a record number of applications, with 57 groups applying, of which we were able to support 10 important initiatives, with projects supporting environmental stewardship and community togetherness featuring prominently.”

Ms Crosby said while the Port is based in Townsville, our operations extend to Hinchinbrook, the Burdekin and the North West.

“We invite groups from any of these communities to apply if they have a project which could benefit from monetary or in-kind support.”

Community Fund 2024 recipient Belgian Gardens State School used their funding to upgrade equipment for their Reef Guardian program.

Belgian Gardens State School STEM coordinator Brett Murphy said the funding has had a positive impact on water quality and fish health.

“The equipment upgrades have been amazing and more efficient,” Mr Murphy said.

Applications to the Port’s 2025 Community Fund are open until Monday 14 April 2025.

For more information and to apply go to Community Fund | Port of Townsville.