Deadline: 12-Mar-23
The Isaac Regional Council is seeking applications from not for profit community groups and organisations for its Isaac Community Grants.
In order to ensure community assistance will benefit the region and thier residents, Council has developed a Community Grants Policy and application process.
The Isaac Community Grants program funds local projects, events and activities which help develop resilient, adaptive and vibrant communities while contributing to the social wellbeing of its residents, workers and visitors.
Grants will be assessed across a number of categories and applicants are encouraged to think about how their project, event or activity will benefit the people and community of the region, and what outcomes it will provide.
Categories for Isaac Community Grants
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Minor Grant applications: for up to $1000 are open year-round and are assessed on a per needs basis. Applications must be received at least 4 weeks before the project, event or activity date.
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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.
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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:
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Community Grants Individual or Team Development Grants
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Funding is available to support Isaac Regional Council local government area residents who are performing, competing or representing the region at national or international competitions or events across the areas of:
- Sport;
- Culture;
- Academia;
- Community;
- Environment.
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Funding is available to support Isaac Regional Council local government area residents who are performing, competing or representing the region at national or international competitions or events across the areas of:
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Community Grants School Bursaries
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School bursary awards enable our local school communities to identify the significant contribution of their students, and serves to recognise the following:
- Academic excellence;
- Sports award;
- Outstanding achievement;
- Community spirit;
- Cultural leadership.
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School bursary awards enable our local school communities to identify the significant contribution of their students, and serves to recognise the following:
Grant Information
- Minor Grant: Up to $1,000 (excluding GST);
- Major Grant: Up to $5,000 (excluding GST) Unless otherwise approved by Council resolution.
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Individuals or Team Development Grant:
- National (Representing Queensland) Up to $500 Up to $250;
- International (Representing Australia) Up to $1,000 Up to $750.
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Scholastic Bursaries:
- Primary School (Prep – Year 6) Up to $250;
- High School (Year 7 – Year 12) Up to $1,000 ;
- Tertiary/Vocational Up to $7,500.
Eligibility Criteria
Minor or Major Grants
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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.
Individuals and teams who meet all of the following criteria:
- Have been a permanent resident of the Isaac Regional Council local government area for at least the preceding 12 months.
- Are representing the region by performing, competing or presenting at national or international competitions or events.
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In addition to the above, applications for sporting events must be:
- Competing in official national and international championships, recognised by a National Sporting Organisation (NSO) that is endorsed by the Australian Sports Commission.
- Selected by an official Queensland or Australian team, endorsed by the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO).
- For non-sporting applications, the assessment panel will confirm the status of the representation required.
Scholastic Bursaries
- Schools located within the Isaac region are eligible to apply for scholastic bursaries each year to recognise outstanding students. Organisations or institutions which offer student bursaries / scholarships for postschool education or employment are also eligible to apply for scholastic bursaries annually.
For more information, visit Isaac Regional Council.