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The Gladstone Area Water Board (GAWB) recognises the vital contribution that individuals and community organisations make to the economic, environmental and social wellbeing of the Gladstone community and has established a Sponsorship Program to support community initiatives that align with our vision and values. Sponsorship may be in cash, services or other in-kind support.
Our Sponsorship Framework provides you with an overview of the application process, criterial and eligibility. GAWB currently has two grant options available:
| NAME | MAXIUMUM VALUE | CLOSING DATE(S) |
| General Sponsorship | No limit | Year-round |
| Environmental Micro Grants | $1,500 (plus GST) | 31 March 31 September |
The Sponsorship Application Forms for both of these grants can be found below.
Before applying please ensure you have.
General Sponsorship Program
GAWB’s General Sponsorship Program aims to provide funding from an established budget to individuals and/or community groups in support of local communities, events and initiatives. There is no limit to the funding requested and applications are open all year round.
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
GAWB’s Environmental Micro Grants aim to provide funding for environmentally focussed projects, programs and activities. As a micro grant, funding per application is capped at $1,500 (ex GST) to ensure support to the greatest number of programs and organisations.
Through GAWB’s Environmental Micro Grants, we aim to support initiatives in the Gladstone Region which:
| NAME | MAXIMUM VALUE | CLOSING DATE(S) |
| General Sponsorship | No limit | Year-round |
| Environmental Micro Grants | $1,500 (plus GST) | 31 March 31 September |
Whether you or your Club would like to hold an event at the Recreation Area, or on or around the lake itself, GAWB is happy to discuss your options.
Please complete an Application to Hold Event at Lake Awoonga and submit it to GAWB at least 3 months before your planned event.
Please note that if your event is an Aquatic Event, application must also be made to Maritime Safety Queensland:
Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) Main Website | MSQ Information regarding Aquatic Event Applications
| MSQ Information regarding COVID-19 Checklists and Protocols
No dogs or cats allowed at the Awoonga Recreational Area.
The Gladstone Area Water Board proudly acknowledges the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people as the Traditional Custodians of the Gladstone region. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the land and water on which we rely.
