There are only a few weeks left for organisations and community groups to submit an application under the new 2011 Queensland Week sponsorship program, State Member for Pine Rivers, Carolyn Male MP said.

“The Bligh Government is offering up to $10,000 to eligible groups to host their own Queensland Week event in 2011, Saturday 4 - Monday 13 June,” Carolyn Male MP said.

“Queensland Week is a special time for Queenslanders to celebrate what’s great about our State.”

“Your community group may wish to hold a barbeque, festival or concert which will form part of the statewide Queensland Week celebrations.”

“I’m excited to see what great ideas community groups and organisations have proposed to celebrate and reflect on our people, our places and our stories.”

To download the terms and conditions and application form, visit www.queenslandweek.qld.gov.au or alternatively phone 3405 5215.

Applications close on Friday 3 September 2010.