Grants of up to $20,000 for Community Development in Australia

Deadline: 5-May-21

The Logan City Council is inviting applications for its Community Events Grants to assist community organisations to put on events that celebrate the community’s diversity, energy and creativity.

Their grants cover a range of interests like sports, arts, events, environment, education and ongoing projects that further develop the local community.

The Logan City Council offer grants and funding options to support community organisations and individuals to:

• encourage a vibrant, engaged and resilient community
• build on the strengths in the local community
• value local collaboration and partnerships
• encourage participation in community life and foster social cohesion
• promote and encourage environmental protection and sustainability
• support our city vision of ‘Innovative, Dynamic, City of the Future’
• support Council’s Corporate Plan priorities.

Logan City is known for its vibrancy and community spirit. One of the cornerstones of that spirit is their annual calendar of community-driven events. Each year, they provide financial and in-kind support for a wide range of events.

They believe the events delivered by the community, are a vital part of the fabric of the city. They value these events and the experiences and opportunities they give to the community. They also know groups and individuals often need support to make these events a reality. That’s why their Community Events Funding Program exists.

Funding Information

There are two funding options available through the Community Events Funding Program:

• Small Event Grant $200 – $2,000
  • This grant is for small events, normally with less than 1,000 people expected. These small community events tend to be aimed at a particular group in the community.
• Event Sponsorship $2,001 – $20,000
  • Event sponsorship is available for large events, normally with over 1,000 people expected to attend and which have a broad community appeal.

What they can Fund

• Small Event Grants
  • Their goal is to support small events that promote and celebrate all the things we love about our city. This includes:
    • Events that will be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City and benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual); OR
    • Please provide detailed information in your application describing the benefit to the Logan community, identifying the groups that will benefit and how. This should be included in your Event Description.
    • Events that will not be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City, but will benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual).
  • Your application must demonstrate that the funds will be utilised for a not-for-profit community purpose. You will need to demonstrate which of the below ‘community purpose’ categories your funding request meets:
    • Encourages a vibrant, engaged and resilient community;
    • Builds on the strengths in the local community;
    • Values local collaboration and partnerships;
    • Encourages participation in community life and fosters social cohesion;
    • Promote and encourage environmental protection and sustainability;
    • Supports our city vision of ‘Innovative, Dynamic, City of the Future’.
    • Supports Council’s Corporate Plan priorities
• Event Sponsorship Funding
  • Their goal is to support events that promote and celebrate all the things we love about our city. This includes:
    • Events that will be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City and benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual); OR
    • Events that will not be conducted within the boundaries of Logan City, but will benefit members of the Logan community (i.e. not only to the benefit of an individual).
    • Please provide detailed information in your application describing the benefit to the Logan community, identifying the groups that will benefit and how. This should be included in your Event Description.
  • Your application must demonstrate that the event supports Council’s Priorities by:
    • Celebrating and supporting social cohesion and inclusion;
    • Supporting tourism development and encourage visitation;
    • Help strengthening our brand as a welcoming destination;
    • Showcasing our city’s attractions;
    • Providing a unique experience that meets a need/ demand in our community;
    • Activating key spaces within the city;
    • Helping to celebrate and support milestone anniversaries or rare celebration occasions in schools;
    • Promoting our key messages, including those relating to the city’s Corporate Plan Priorities

What they cannot Fund

• Small Event Grants
  • Applications that are requesting more than 80% of the total event costs.
  • Costs associated with the day to day running of an organisation. For example, wages, insurance, electricity, rates, telephone, rent.
    (Public liability insurance costs specific to the event are eligible).
  • Events that have already received funding from any Council program in the same financial year.
  • Organisations that have already received Community Events Funding in the same financial year.
  • Activities that should be funded by another Council grant program. For example, environmental and arts projects.
  • Prize money, prizes, or or bidding on auction items.
  • Donations and awards for commercial or business activities.
  • Applications for equipment that will be used after the completion of the event.
  • Events that have occurred before the lodging of the application.
  • Events that are exclusively religious in nature and promote religious activities.
• Event Sponsorship Funding
  • Applications that are requesting more than 80% of the total event costs.
  • Costs associated with the day to day running of an organisation. For example, wages, insurance, electricity, rates, telephone, rent. (Public liability insurance costs specific to the event are eligible).
  • Events that have already received funding from any Council program in the same financial year.
  • Organisations that have already received Community Events Funding in the same financial year.
  • Activities that should be funded by another Council grant program. For example, environmental and arts projects.
  • Events that are for the exclusive benefit of one audience. For example, customers, members or students (except when supporting milestone anniversaries or rare celebration occasions in schools).
  • Prize money, prizes, or or bidding on auction items.
  • Applications for equipment that will be used after the completion of the event.
  • Events that have occurred before the lodging of the application.
  • Events that are exclusively religious in nature and promote religious activities.
  • Applications for events that are commercially unsustainable. This may be due to lack of planning, resources, partnerships, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to receive Community Events funding, applicants must meet all the following eligibility criteria for the Small Event Grants and Event Sponsorship Funding.

• Small Event Grants – Organisations who apply must:
  • Be based within Logan or be able to show that the event will directly benefit our community.
  • Have current public liability insurance for $20 million. You must attach a copy of this with your application.
  • Be a not-for-profit entity. You must attach evidence of this with your application.
  • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Have no outstanding acquittals or debts with Council.
  • Have appropriate workplace health and safety policies.
• Event Sponsorship Funding – Organisations who apply must:
  • Be based within Logan or be able to show that the event will directly benefit our community.
  • Have current public liability insurance for $20 million. You must attach a copy of this with your application.
  • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Have no outstanding acquittals or debts with Council
  • Have appropriate workplace health and safety policies. Please attach any Event Management, Risk Management or Traffic Management Plans to your application.

They cannot support applications for events associated with:

• Organisations involved in activities which threaten our community or environment.
• Any political activity
• Gambling products and services
• Organisations that conflict with our brand or values
• Illegal activity
• Adult products and services
• Cigarettes/tobacco (as directed by Commonwealth Government legislation)
• Unmitigated risk to animal welfare, or where there are no animal welfare guidelines
• Organisations involved in activities or issues not considered to be appropriate
• Any activities or issues likely to have a conflict of interest or may bring Council into disrepute

Whilst the Sponsorship Advisory Group is authorised to support eligible requests for funding at their discretion, applications may not be supported for the following reasons:

• Insufficient information was provided to assist them in making their decision.
• The Sponsorship Advisory Group allocates funding throughout the financial year and has insufficient funds available at the time to support the request.
• The Sponsorship Advisory Group considered that it is not in the community’s interest to support the application at this time.
• The event purpose does not align with the priorities or values of Logan City Council.

While there is a benefit to members of the Logan community, the event will be held outside of the boundaries of Logan City. Preference is given to events that are delivered within the boundaries of Logan City.

Assessment Criteria

The Sponsorship Advisory Group will assess all applications against the below criteria:

• Expected number of attendees
• Capacity of the applicant to deliver the event
• Clearly defined event objectives
• Clearly defined event management plan
• Clearly defined measures of success
• Alignment with funding priorities
• Expected community benefit
• Community participation and consultation (where appropriate)
• A complete and realistic budget
• For events that have previously received funding, clearly defined sustainable practices and information showing a reduced reliance on Council funding, year on year.

For more information, visit https://www.logan.qld.gov.au/events-and-festivals/events-festivals/1