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The Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program provides funding to community groups and not-for-profit organisations delivering programs, events and initiatives that benefit communities in Queensland’s Isaac region. Grants of up to $5,000 per funding round are available, with requests of up to $10,000 considered for significant projects, particularly those supporting youth, health and wellbeing, Indigenous engagement, environmental conservation and community development.

About the Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program

The Community Grant Program supports local community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations working to improve the social and economic wellbeing of communities in the Isaac region.

Stanmore Resources recognizes the contribution of community organisations and volunteer groups in creating vibrant regional communities through sporting activities, recreational opportunities, social events, education and community-led initiatives.

The programme provides financial assistance for projects that address local priorities and deliver measurable benefits to residents.

What Does the Grant Support?

The programme supports a broad range of community programs, events and initiatives.

Priority areas include:

Opportunities and activities for young people
Community health and wellbeing
Mental health support
Emergency care initiatives
Indigenous engagement
Physical fitness and recreation
Skills development and education
Road safety
Environmental education
Environmental conservation
Sustainable development
Community events and activities

Projects should demonstrate a clear connection to the needs of the local community.

Grant Amount

Community groups can request:

Up to $5,000 in each funding round for eligible projects.
Up to $10,000 may be requested for significant projects or initiatives.
Requests above $10,000 may be considered at the discretion of Stanmore Resources.

Applicants should ensure that the amount requested is proportionate to the scale, expected outcomes and community benefit of the proposed project.

Who Is Eligible?

The grant is open to organisations rather than individuals.

Eligible applicants should:

Be a community group, club or not-for-profit organisation.
Deliver a programme, event or project that meets the grant’s funding priorities.
Operate in or serve the Isaac region.
Be located in Moranbah, Nebo, Mackay or nearby surrounding communities, or deliver the funded activity locally.
Demonstrate significant benefits for the local community.
Show that the proposed project addresses a genuine local need or priority.

Priority Communities

The programme supports initiatives benefiting communities associated with Stanmore Resources’ regional operations.

The stated locations include:

Moranbah
Nebo
Mackay
Nearby rural and surrounding communities

Projects should have a clear local connection rather than primarily benefiting communities outside the programme’s geographic focus.

Why It Matters

Regional community organisations often depend on volunteers and limited resources to deliver activities that contribute significantly to local quality of life.

The Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program can help these organisations fund initiatives that:

Increase opportunities for young people.
Improve community health and wellbeing.
Encourage physical activity and recreation.
Support Indigenous participation and engagement.
Strengthen local skills and education.
Improve road safety and emergency preparedness.
Increase awareness of environmental protection.
Encourage sustainable community development.
Bring residents together through local events.

Examples of Potentially Supported Activities

Projects may include initiatives such as:

Youth development programmes.
Community sporting and recreational activities.
Health and wellbeing programmes.
Mental health awareness initiatives.
First-aid or emergency care activities.
Skills development workshops.
Educational programmes.
Road safety awareness activities.
Environmental education projects.
Local conservation activities.
Community events that provide significant local benefit.

Applicants should demonstrate how their particular project fits the programme’s objectives rather than relying only on a general description of the organisation.

How to Apply

Organisations should prepare an application that clearly demonstrates the project’s local relevance and expected community impact.

Step 1: Confirm Eligibility

Check that the organisation meets the programme’s organisational and geographic requirements.

Individuals cannot apply directly.

Step 2: Identify the Community Need

Explain the local issue or opportunity that the project will address.

Use community evidence, participation data or other relevant information where available.

Step 3: Develop the Project

Clearly describe:

What will happen.
Who will participate.
Where the activity will take place.
When it will be delivered.
How the project will benefit local residents.

Step 4: Prepare the Budget

Prepare a realistic budget showing how the grant will be used.

Requests should generally remain within the standard $5,000 funding limit, unless the project is significant enough to justify a request of up to $10,000 or potentially more at Stanmore Resources’ discretion.

Step 5: Demonstrate Community Benefit

Explain the expected outcomes and the number or type of community members who will benefit.

Projects with clear and meaningful local outcomes are better positioned to demonstrate alignment with the programme.

Step 6: Submit the Application

Submit the completed application according to Stanmore Resources’ current grant-round instructions and deadline requirements.

Tips for a Strong Application

Applicants should focus on the project’s community impact rather than providing excessive information about their organisation.

A strong proposal should:

Clearly identify the local need.
Explain how the project addresses that need.
Identify the beneficiaries.
Provide measurable or observable outcomes.
Demonstrate community participation.
Provide a realistic budget.
Explain how the project will be delivered.
Show alignment with the programme’s priority areas.
Demonstrate that the activity will benefit the Isaac region.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applicants should avoid:

Applying as an individual rather than through an eligible organisation.
Proposing activities with little or no local community benefit.
Failing to explain the project’s connection to the funding priorities.
Requesting an amount that is disproportionate to the project’s scale.
Providing an unclear or incomplete budget.
Focusing on general organisational expenses without linking them to a specific community initiative.
Failing to identify the project’s beneficiaries and expected outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program?

It is a community funding programme supporting local organisations and not-for-profit groups to deliver programmes, events and initiatives that benefit communities in the Isaac region of Queensland.

How much funding can organisations receive?

Organisations can generally apply for up to $5,000 per funding round. Requests of up to $10,000 may be considered for significant projects, while larger requests may be considered at Stanmore Resources’ discretion.

Can individuals apply?

No. Applications are accepted from eligible organisations, community groups and not-for-profit organisations rather than individuals.

What types of projects are supported?

Supported activities may include youth programmes, community health and wellbeing, Indigenous engagement, environmental education and conservation, recreation, skills development, road safety, mental health and emergency care initiatives.

Where must projects take place?

Projects should benefit communities in the Isaac region, including Moranbah, Nebo, Mackay and nearby surrounding areas, or otherwise demonstrate a strong local connection.

What makes a project competitive?

Projects should demonstrate a genuine local need, strong community benefit, clear outcomes, realistic costs and alignment with the programme’s priority areas.

Can organisations request more than $10,000?

Higher funding requests may be considered at Stanmore Resources’ discretion, particularly where a project is significant and provides substantial community value. Applicants should clearly justify larger requests.

Conclusion

The Stanmore Resources Community Grant Program provides an opportunity for eligible community groups and not-for-profit organisations in Queensland’s Isaac region to obtain financial support for locally beneficial projects.

With standard grants of up to $5,000 and higher funding considered for significant initiatives, the programme can support projects that strengthen youth opportunities, health and wellbeing, Indigenous engagement, environmental conservation, education, recreation and community resilience. Organisations should focus their applications on clear local needs, realistic budgets and measurable benefits for the communities they serve.