Deadline: 17-Sep-21
The Fraser Coast Regional Council has announced the applications for Community Events.
Goals
Fraser Coast Regional Council’s Community Grants Policy supports the Goals outlined in Council’s Corporate Plan 2018-2023.
- To be a diverse, strong and well governed region of vibrant places, with an innovative and diverse economy and connected as a whole by their community spirit and respect for their natural environment.
- To make a positive difference for the region and the lives of their community members by ensuring they provide a service that is forward looking and well managed.
Objectives
- Provide identified and measurable social, community or economic benefits to the Fraser Coast communities;
- Align with Council’s Corporate Plan 2018-2023.
- This Program is intended to:
- Provide community organisations with support to meet identified community needs
- Build community skills, capacity and resilience
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to leverage Council’s assistance to obtain funding from other sources
- Provide opportunities for community organisations to assist Council to deliver on Councils strategic goals and identified key initiatives
Funding Information
- The maximum grant available per application is $5,000 (total grant value awarded).
- Total Pool: $90000
Eligibility Criteria
Not for profit incorporated community organisations can apply for a Community Grant provided they meet the following criteria:
- The organisation:
- Is based within the Fraser Coast local government area or the event must be held wholly within the Fraser Coast local government area;
- Is a legal not for profit entity, complying with all incorporation requirements of the State and Commonwealth as at the closing date for the grant program;
- Has appropriate insurances and adheres to sound Workplace Health and Safety practices;
- Has not received other Council funding for the same event or program except from Councillor Discretionary Funds from which top-up funding is acceptable;
- Has met acquittal conditions for any previous Council grants;
- Has no debt to Council outside standard trading terms, or has entered into scheduled payment arrangements with Council that is being adhered to.
- Commercial entities are eligible to apply for funding for Regional Events (in accordance with the Fraser Coast Events Strategy).
- The event is aligned with Council’s strategic goals and priorities and benefits the residents of the Fraser Coast Regional Council Local Government area.
For more information, visit https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/grants-and-awards