Deadline: 18-Feb-22
The Isaac Regional Council is pleased to announce Minor or Major Grants Program that aims to assist local not-for-profit community groups and organisations undertaking innovative projects or activities which benefit the community across the areas of community development; community events; community facilities, sport, and recreation and healthy living.
Priorities
Applications need to be submitted prior to the project or activity taking place and need to align with one or more of the following priorities for their region:
- Supports the objectives of the Isaac Community Plan
- Activates community and promotes social cohesion
- Encourages healthy and active communities
- Builds resilience and community capacity
- Positively engages with audiences including local youth, the aged, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and multicultural communities.
- Enhances mental health awareness.
- Promotes access, inclusion, diversity and equity for all.
- Promotes community safety
Funding Information
- Minor Grant: Up to $1,000 (excluding GST)
- Major Grant: Up to $5,000 (excluding GST) Unless otherwise approved by Council resolution
- Applicants requesting amounts over $5,000 or seeking commitment for 1-3 years must discuss their application with Council's Engaged Communities department prior to submission.
Eligibility Criteria
Council will apply the following qualifying criteria to community organisations when considering applications for assistance:
- A not-for-profit entity as recognised by the Australian Taxation Office, inclusive of incorporated associations, registered charities or bodies exempt from incorporation under other legislation; and
- Holds a current public liability insurance certificate with a coverage value of not less than $20 million; and
- Is located in the Isaac Region and operates to benefit the communities of the region; and
- Under takes projects in the public interest which align with the objectives of the Isaac Community Plan.
- If a community organisation does not meet the qualifying criteria to be eligible, an application may be auspiced and administered by a qualifying entity on its behalf. The auspicing organisation will be responsible for fulfilling all requirements of any funding agreement with Council.
For more information, visit Isaac Regional Council.
For more information, visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/isaac-community-grants
