Deadline: 15-Apr-22
Isaac Region is inviting applications for its Minor and Major grant program that assists 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.
Categories
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Isaac’s Minor and Major grant program assists local not-for-profit community groups and organisations undertaking innovative projects or activities which benefit the community across the following categories:
- Community Development.
- Community Events.
- Community Facilities.
- Sport, Recreation and Healthy Living.
- Cultural Development
Priorities
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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 the 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
- Major Grant up to $5,000
NOTE: Applicants requesting amounts over $5,000 or seeking commitment for 1–3 years must discuss their application with Council's Community Administration Officer prior to submission.
Eligibility Criteria
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Council will apply the following qualifying criteria to community organisations when considering applications for assistance:
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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
- Undertakes 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.
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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
For more information, visit Isaac Region.
For more information, visit https://www.isaac.qld.gov.au/community/isaac-community-grants