Deadline: 27-Mar-2026
The Bundaberg Regional Council Micro Grants Program provides funding of up to $2,000 to community groups addressing local development and recreation priorities. Grants support initiatives aligned with the Council’s Community Development Strategy and Sport & Recreation Strategy, focusing on projects that meet identified community needs.
Overview of the Program
The Micro Grants Program aims to strengthen local communities by supporting projects that respond to recognised priorities outlined in:
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The Council’s Community Development Strategy
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The Bundaberg Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy
Funding encourages initiatives that enhance community participation, wellbeing, and recreational opportunities, ensuring that activities respond directly to local needs and priorities.
Funding Details
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Maximum Grant Amount: $2,000 per application
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Frequency: Successful applicants may only receive funding once every second financial year
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Activity Limitations: Events or activities can only be funded once in the same period, regardless of the applying organisation
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Timing Conditions: Activities cannot occur within ten working days after the closure of the grant round
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Council Decision: All funding decisions are final
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be community groups or organisations based within the Bundaberg Regional Council area
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Provide proof of not-for-profit status (incorporation certificates or governing documents)
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Hold a current Public Liability Certificate
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Have the majority of members residing in the region
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Have satisfactorily acquitted any previous Council grants
Auspicing Provisions
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Organisations may auspice one additional application per funding round, taking legal and financial responsibility for another group’s project
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Exemption: Peak bodies outside the Bundaberg Local Government Area may act as auspices for their directly affiliated local branches, enabling broader community support
How to Apply
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Confirm Eligibility: Ensure your group meets location, not-for-profit, and liability requirements
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Align Project: Projects must align with community development or recreation priorities
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Prepare Application: Include project plan, budget, and supporting documentation
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Submit Application: Through the Council’s official grant submission process before the round closes
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Implement & Report: Successful applicants must comply with funding conditions and submit required acquittal reports
Why It Matters
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Supports Local Needs: Ensures funding addresses recognised community priorities
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Strengthens Community Participation: Encourages engagement and active involvement in recreational and development initiatives
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Builds Organisational Capacity: Enables small community groups to undertake projects they could not fund independently
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Promotes Regional Wellbeing: Contributes to the social, cultural, and recreational vitality of Bundaberg
FAQs
1. Who can apply?
Community groups and organisations based within the Bundaberg Regional Council area with not-for-profit status.
2. How much funding is available?
Up to $2,000 per application.
3. Can an organisation apply multiple times?
Yes, but only once per second financial year, and events can only be funded once in the same period.
4. What documentation is required?
Proof of incorporation or governance documents, current Public Liability Certificate, and evidence of members residing in the region.
5. Can an organisation auspice another application?
Yes, one additional application per round. Peak bodies outside the region may auspice local branches.
6. Are timing restrictions applied?
Yes, activities cannot occur within ten working days after the closure of the grant round.
7. Is the Council decision final?
Yes, all funding decisions are final.
Conclusion
The Bundaberg Regional Council Micro Grants Program empowers local community groups to address identified development and recreation needs, strengthening participation, wellbeing, and community cohesion. By providing funding, auspicing options, and clear eligibility requirements, the programme supports practical initiatives that enhance the social and recreational fabric of the region.
For more information, visit Bundaberg Regional Council.