Open Call: Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund Program (Australia)

Deadline: 31-May-2026

The Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund provides financial support to eligible individuals and community organisations in Redland City to pursue local initiatives, equipment needs, and national or international achievement opportunities. Funding ranges from $250 to $500 for individuals and up to $3,000 per Councillor for community organisations, supporting projects with clear public benefit beyond specific membership groups. Applications are submitted online and assessed by the Mayor and Councillors.

About the Fund

The Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund, administered by Redland City Council, supports projects that create wider community benefit. The fund assists individuals achieving excellence at national or international levels, enables not-for-profit organisations to deliver impactful projects, and strengthens partnerships between schools and community groups. All funded initiatives must demonstrate a clear public benefit beyond specific memberships or interest groups.

Who is Eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

• Individuals residing in the Redlands area who have been selected to represent Queensland or Australia in nationally or internationally recognised events

• Not-for-profit incorporated organisations based in Redland City

• Applicants sponsored by incorporated not-for-profit organisations capable of assuming legal and financial responsibility

• Parents and Citizens Associations where projects demonstrate wider community benefit and formal partnerships

• Religious and industry organisations only when projects benefit the broader community beyond members and align with organisational constitutions
  Applicants must also be financially viable, free of debt to Council, and have no overdue acquittals.

Ineligible applicants include:

• For-profit businesses

• Most unincorporated organisations

• Government or semi-government entities

• Educational institutions and childcare providers

• Political parties

• Organisations already funded through Council operational budgets without additional community benefit

• Organisations applying for or receiving funding for the same purpose in the same financial year through another Council program

• Organisations operating more than 20 gaming machines

Funding Details

For Individuals

• Up to $250 for representing Queensland at nationally recognised events

• Up to $500 for representing Australia at internationally recognised events

• Only one successful application per six-month period

• Retrospective funding is not available

For Community Organisations

• Up to $3,000 per Mayor or Councillor

• Organisations may apply to multiple Councillors up to a total of $15,000 per financial year, respecting the per-Councillor limit

• Only one successful application per six-month period

• Retrospective funding is not available

Eligible Activities

The fund supports projects that:

• Deliver community benefit and impact beyond specific groups or memberships

• Enable individuals to achieve national or international excellence

• Provide resources for community organisations, including equipment, operational needs, or project costs

• Strengthen partnerships between schools and community organisations

• Promote social participation, inclusion, and wellbeing within Redlands communities

How to Apply

1. Confirm eligibility as an individual or community organisation

2. Ensure your project aligns with fund objectives and community benefit criteria

3. Submit the application online via Redland City Council’s official process

4. Mayor and Councillors assess submissions, declare conflicts of interest, and determine funding contributions

5. Successful applicants will receive funding according to the per-individual or per-Councillor limits

Common Tips for Applicants

• Demonstrate public benefit clearly beyond specific memberships or groups

• Ensure financial and legal compliance, including no outstanding Council debts or overdue acquittals

• Apply within the six-month application limit to avoid duplication

• Include partnerships and formal agreements if applicable for Parents and Citizens Associations

• Focus on national or international achievement for individual applicants

FAQ

1. Can individuals apply for retrospective events? No, funding is not available for events that have already occurred.
2. How much can an individual receive? Up to $250 for national representation and $500 for international representation.
3. What is the maximum funding for community organisations? Up to $3,000 per Mayor or Councillor, with a total of $15,000 per financial year if applying to multiple Councillors.
4. Can organisations outside Redland City apply? No, only organisations based in Redlands or sponsored by incorporated not-for-profit bodies are eligible.
5. Are for-profit businesses eligible? No, only not-for-profit organisations and eligible individuals may apply.
6. Can one organisation submit multiple applications? Only one successful application per six-month period is allowed.
7. Do religious or industry organisations qualify? Yes, but only when the project benefits the wider community and aligns with their constitution.

Conclusion

The Mayor and Councillors’ Community Benefit Fund enables individuals and community organisations in Redlands to access funding for initiatives that deliver lasting benefits, support high-level achievement, and strengthen community partnerships. By providing financial assistance for projects, equipment, and participation in recognised events, the fund promotes inclusion, wellbeing, and public benefit throughout the community.

For more information, visit Redland City Council.