General News
19 July, 2025
Bus firm’s grassroots grants
COMMUNITY groups across Cairns are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $10,000 as Kinetic reopens its Moving Communities Fund, aimed at backing grassroots projects making a real difference on the ground.
Applications are now open for the latest round of the initiative, which supports not-for-profits, sporting clubs and schools through financial and in-kind assistance, from funding and free transport to volunteer time and promotional support.
Kinetic North Queensland general manager John O’Brien said the program was inspired by the company’s close connection to the communities it serves.
“Our drivers and depot teams are part of the fabric of Cairns communities and they often tell us about the amazing work local groups are doing,” he said. “The Moving Communities Fund is our way of backing these grassroots efforts with practical support that helps them achieve even more.”
Among the past recipients is PCYC Cairns, which received $10,000 last year to support its RUBY fitness and wellbeing initiative for women affected by domestic and family violence.
Applications close July 31
More information is available here: https://bit.ly/4lu6N23
