Applications have opened for the Queenstown Casino Community Trust's 2012 funding round.
Now in its 10th year, the trust has donated just over $997,000 to almost 300 charitable organisations and community groups since 2002.
Trust chairman Clark Pirie said the funding call was open to all Queenstown Lakes community groups which focus on making a positive difference and which fit the funding criteria.
Each year, the trust called for community groups to apply for funding for projects relating to education, arts, culture and entertainment, as well as projects that promote family financial security and wellbeing.
Last year, $95,809.24 was awarded to 39 community groups. Among the recipients was the Arrowtown and Lakes District 150th Celebrations Society, which received funding to print promotional material.
Queenstown Primary School Library received funds to buy iPads, and the Plunket Carseat Rental Scheme received funding for additional baby capsules and car seats.
SkyCity Queenstown general manager Michelle Baillie said the company was committed to supporting the community through its trust and sponsorships.
"We're extremely proud we've been able to help nearly 300 community groups through the donation of almost one million dollars since 2002 and we look forward to helping more groups this year as we enter our 10th funding round."
Trustees are Kim Wilkinson, Vicki Buckham and Kerry Harper.
The deadline for submissions is 5pm on July 27.
Application forms are available online at www.skycityqueenstown.co.nz/Grants
