Deadline: 31-Aug-22
The City of Ipswich is seeking applications for its Community Projects and Events Funding Program to achieve the community’s vision for a Safe, Inclusive, Creative and Active City, as outlined predominantly in Council’s Corporate Plan, iFuture; Council’s Community Development Strategy and the 2021-2031 Active Ipswich Strategy.
The Community Projects and Events Funding Program supports one-off projects and events that are of benefit to the local community and that aligns with one or more of the five pillars of the Community Development Strategy and/or the goals of the Active Ipswich Strategy:
- Capacity Building and Resilience
- Wellbeing
- Inclusion and Connectedness
- Culture and Diversity
- Civic Participation and Leadership
- Increased Participation
- Better Places
- Stronger Partnerships
Funding Information
- Community Projects Funding Program – up to $15,000
- Community Events Funding Program – up to $5,000
Eligible Projects
- To be eligible for Community Projects and Events Funding, applications must:
- provide direct benefits to residents of the Ipswich Local Government Area
- help to achieve the vision of Safe, Inclusive and Creative, Active Ipswich and/or help deliver on at least one of the Community Development Pillars and/or Active Ipswich goals.
Eligibility Criteria
- Not-for-profit community organisations that meet all of the following:
- operate or provide services within the Ipswich Local Government Area
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have no overdue debts and no overdue funding acquittals with Ipswich City Council
- have appropriate insurances and adhere to sound workplace health and safety practices
- are financially solvent and capable of managing public funds
- give permission for council to publish the name of the recipient, details of the project/event and the funding amount in accordance with council’s requirements under the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012.
For more information, visit https://www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/services/funding-and-support